2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · DB55 JPB
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 112,885 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DB55 JPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 112,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DB55 JPB Mileage History
- 14/11/2022100,020 mi
- 06/11/2023105,892 mi+5,872 mi
- 25/10/2024109,891 mi+3,999 mi
- 17/10/2025112,885 mi+2,994 mi
- 17/10/2025112,885 mi
Average of roughly 4,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DB55 JPB 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 (DB55 JPB) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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