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VF54 DVY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,748 mi
Last recorded154,748 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DVY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 154,748 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective was flat - re-inflated ()

nearside and offside rear underseals/door shuts corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 149,713 miles

heavy scabby corrosion to chassis

n/s/r door handle insecure. but still opens door

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f outer cv boot perished ,deteriorated

o/s/f seat belt light frayed

park brake just met reqs, may require adjustment/ attention

wear to both rear D rubbers

Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,284 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre's inner edge low 2mm

wear to n/s/r anti roll bar D rubber

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,089 miles

both rear shocks misting of oil

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

o/s/f seat belt light fraying to edges

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Feb 2023 138,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21/5 watt bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shocks misting of oil

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

o/s/f seat belt light fraying to edges

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,962 miles

corrosion to nsr chassis (scabby)

slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,922 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

Fail 23 Feb 2021 121,922 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system re tightened joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,848 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,075 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight wear to both front anti roll bar D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight wear to both front anti roll bar D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,606 miles

Rear rear exhaust rubber mount missing, (replaced)

slight wear to front anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,236 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,220 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,577 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 67,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,853 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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VF54 DVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VF54 DVY, 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 VF54 DVY registered?

VF54 DVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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