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DY55 AUA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,384 mi
Last recorded178,384 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AUA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 178,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,317 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 172,250 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 158,983 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 158,960 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 144,314 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 144,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,410 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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DY55 AUA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY55 AUA, 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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DY55 AUA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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