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DY55 AUF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,665 mi
Last recorded104,665 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

baby seats fitted rear

Fail 10 Aug 2021 104,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

baby seats fitted rear

Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,655 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,866 miles

front prop shaft removed at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,491 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,292 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 39,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,962 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 AUF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AUF, 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 DY55 AUF registered?

DY55 AUF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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