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DY05 NFC

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 NFC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 124,748 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,150 miles

Nearside h/brake needs attension

Offside Rear lower shocker mount corr

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect fronts (5.3.2 (d))

o/s n/ssills corr

Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,067 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side very rusty body/suspension parts

Fail 28 Jul 2021 121,067 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side very rusty body/suspension parts

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,271 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 116,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over chassis - see yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to back box join - heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded at the time of test

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded throughout

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,079 miles

Nearside outer and inner sills corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank damp

Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading 2.09% plate limit 0.80% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer and inner sills corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank damp

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust on under side of vhicle through out

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust on under side of vhicle through out

Pass 20 Feb 2017 106,924 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 106,862 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,296 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Underbody has corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2016 103,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle in places.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle in places.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear seatbelt retracting mechanisms weak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,691 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear nearside brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,046 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 83,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,430 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,379 miles

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 NFC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFC, 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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DY05 NFC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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