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T80 DYB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,331 mi
Last recorded136,331 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 DYB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 136,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,404 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 123,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 123,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

emissions tested to plate limit of 0.80,averaged 0.78

o/s adjuster poor operation

o/s rack leak

o/s repeater faded,screen damage

o/s/f upper balljoint play/wear

refer also prior fail/advise 3/8/19

underbody components/areas corroded,unable to assess some areas

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emissions tested to plate limit of 0.80,averaged 0.78

o/s adjuster poor operation

o/s rack leak

o/s repeater faded,screen damage

o/s/f upper balljoint play/wear

refer also prior fail/advise 3/8/19

underbody components/areas corroded,unable to assess some areas

Fail 3 Aug 2019 93,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 0.80,averaged 2.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversions fitted to reflector headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

handbrake travel

inner/outer sills,chassis,front to rear + rear brake pipes corrosion,unable to assess sills due to covers

o/s rack oil leak

o/s/f belt fraying

o/s/f top balljoint worn/play

o/s/r roll bar link play

starting fault

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,567 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,806 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,806 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,185 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 40,185 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,167 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre splitting between tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,099 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 31,097 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,186 miles

front discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,845 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,489 miles

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

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

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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T80 DYB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T80 DYB, 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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T80 DYB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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