2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · DY55 LEJ
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 84,120 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY55 LEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 84,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY55 LEJ 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 (DY55 LEJ) between July 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
DY55 LEJ Mileage History
- 13/07/202375,722 mi
- 13/07/202375,722 mi
- 25/06/202483,817 mi+8,095 mi
- 30/08/202484,120 mi+303 mi
- 30/08/202484,120 mi
Average of roughly 7,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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