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DY55 FSS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FSS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,752 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 42,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,133 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

general corrosion to chassis and other components

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 38,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 38,936 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,631 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 10 May 2011 32,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,424 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 FSS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

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

Is DY55 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 FSS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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