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DY55 UUH

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,297 mi
Last recorded129,297 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 114,759 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,999 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,356 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,354 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,570 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Over Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis And Underbody Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre's Perished And Worn Edges

Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Over Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis And Underbody Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre's Perished And Worn Edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,972 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,277 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket corroded/weakened

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,135 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,627 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,548 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,396 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel close to limit

nearside wiper blade splitting

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 UUH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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