2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · LD55 MWL
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 116,889 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD55 MWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 116,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD55 MWL 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 (LD55 MWL) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 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: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LD55 MWL Mileage History
- 27/05/2023110,552 mi
- 07/06/2023110,665 mi+113 mi
- 18/06/2024114,738 mi+4,073 mi
- 21/06/2025116,882 mi+2,144 mi
- 25/06/2025116,889 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,045 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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