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DY05 ULH

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,139 mi
Last recorded124,139 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ULH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 124,139 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 123,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis cross-member in 2 places (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear seatbelt slow in returning

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 96,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 89,225 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,452 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

travel on hand brake laver

Pass 23 May 2013 74,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,684 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 35,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ULH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

DY05 ULH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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