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DY55 AUM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,766 mi
Last recorded68,766 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 68,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,522 miles

n/side rear tyre low tread centre and starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,828 miles

n/side rear tyre low tread and starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,409 miles

n/side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,627 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,641 miles

cuts across treads of rear tyres not down to cords

Fail 10 Sep 2012 37,629 miles

Centre Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

cuts across treads of rear tyres not down to cords

Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,092 miles

rear exhaust - rubber mount broken

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,265 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,480 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 AUM 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 94.1%.

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 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

DY55 AUM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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