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DY55 WPM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 70,586 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,915 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle is under sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,244 miles

steering rack is damp with oil

windscreen wiper blades are worn

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,464 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,862 miles

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

parking brake lever travel is close to limit

Fail 11 Sep 2018 51,862 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

parking brake lever travel is close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,348 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,399 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 WPM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM registered?

DY55 WPM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DY55 WPM safe to buy?

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