2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · SDZ 373
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 131,358 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
SDZ 373 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 131,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SDZ 373 Mileage History
- 06/06/2024105,405 mi
- 09/06/2025117,716 mi+12,311 mi
- 09/06/2025117,718 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2026131,248 mi+13,530 mi
- 13/08/2026131,358 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 11,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SDZ 373 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (SDZ 373) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both sides sills ”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both Incorrectly Spaced (0.1 (d))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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