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DY55 OVW

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,524 mi
Last recorded127,524 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 127,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,393 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,316 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

minor sections of corrosion at various brake pipes

slight play at offside rear anti roll bar droplink

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,923 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 63,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,570 miles

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

various brake pipes have sections of corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,988 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OVW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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