2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · MW55 JFF
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 53,993 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,993 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
MW55 JFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 53,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MW55 JFF Mileage History
- 20/12/202343,020 mi
- 20/12/202343,020 mi
- 23/11/202449,254 mi+6,234 mi
- 27/11/202553,993 mi+4,739 mi
- 27/11/202553,993 mi
Average of roughly 5,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW55 JFF 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 (MW55 JFF) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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