2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · MF55 HAA
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/09/2005. Recorded mileage 187,445 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,445 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
MF55 HAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 187,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 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: 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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MF55 HAA Mileage History
- 26/10/2022178,849 mi
- 04/11/2022178,849 mi
- 03/11/2023187,293 mi+8,444 mi
- 23/02/2024187,445 mi+152 mi
Average of roughly 6,475 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MF55 HAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (MF55 HAA) between October 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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