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DY05 GZO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,458 mi
Last recorded159,458 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GZO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 159,458 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 159,458 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,491 miles

Front prop U/J worn

Fail 9 Feb 2017 149,399 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Front prop U/J worn

NS Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 134,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open flap (7.2.4a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking looking town from top (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened on top of axle (2.4.E.4c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,455 miles

Slight play in OS Front wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2014 122,453 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Slight play in OS Front wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 110,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,711 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,709 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,625 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,916 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,916 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,585 miles

os wiper blade clip slightly loose

osf tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

tyre readings fronts 5mm rears 4mm

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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DY05 GZO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY05 GZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY05 GZO registered?

DY05 GZO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is DY05 GZO safe to buy?

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