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DY55 LFA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,683 mi
Last recorded151,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 151,683 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills have corrosion holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 150,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 150,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 139,331 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security innerand outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle casing corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 139,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking along seam (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security innerand outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle casing corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,118 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle and diff casing corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,719 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,639 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak o/s rear hub seal area

Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak o/s/rear hub seal erea

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,101 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear hub damp

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,923 miles

dampness round o/s rear hub

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,990 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 22 Sep 2010 38,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,675 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 LFA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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