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DY55 LFJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,231 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS

UNDERBODY HEAVILY SHULTZ

Fail 9 Oct 2025 89,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bracket corroded at axle (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened at axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill and lower inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm anti roll bar and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm anti roll bar and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted at nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mounting suspension arm and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by trailing arm and anti roll bar mounting and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch corroded and repair incomplete weld

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted over sills

Fail 2 Oct 2024 86,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mounting suspension arm and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by trailing arm and anti roll bar mounting and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch corroded and repair incomplete weld

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted over sills

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower general corrosion to under body inner sills both sides

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded offside rear suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 84,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion to chassis nearside rear forward and behind anti roll bar link mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower general corrosion to under body inner sills both sides

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded offside rear suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 80,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,068 miles

Nearside front and rear sills damaged and corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside front and rear sills damaged and corroded not within a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

chassis corroded and undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,068 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front and rear sills damaged and corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 73,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main on chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,267 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fastened to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,446 miles

All suspension and steering components corroded

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Vehicle chassis corroded all over in all mounting areas but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bump stop rubber missing

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill/lip corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front and rear inner sill/lip corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From body to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle to caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted through behind sill cover - small area visible (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

All suspension and steering components corroded

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Vehicle chassis corroded all over in all mounting areas but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bump stop rubber missing

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill/lip corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front and rear inner sill/lip corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From body to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,066 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level lamp (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside corrosion to body, chassis, suspension and steering components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Cable pivot on axle (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 2 nuts (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level lamp (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside corrosion to body, chassis, suspension and steering components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,600 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light has one bulb out (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak from filter and sump plug ()

front suspension and steering components starting to corrode

underside of vehicle sprayed with wax oil preventing a clear view of vehicle components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,720 miles

Chassis corroded all over but not considered to be excessive or weakened

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe along offside chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tread of tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to chassis supplying nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to chassis supplying offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 42,067 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,766 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,887 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 23,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,785 miles

front brakes pads very low

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 LFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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