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SD55 DXV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,396 mi
Last recorded76,396 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 DXV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 76,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 76,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,419 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,308 miles

O/S/R DISC SCORED

Fail 16 May 2011 49,308 miles

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

O/S/R DISC SCORED

Fail 18 May 2010 40,294 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

rear tyres worn out on inside edges.

Pass 18 May 2010 40,294 miles

rear tyres worn out on inside edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,002 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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SD55 DXV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD55 DXV, 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 SD55 DXV registered?

SD55 DXV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SD55 DXV safe to buy?

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