2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · SP54 FSZ
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/02/2005. Recorded mileage 115,135 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,135 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
SP54 FSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 115,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
SP54 FSZ Mileage History
- 21/03/2024103,450 mi
- 31/03/2025109,171 mi+5,721 mi
- 02/04/2025109,173 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2026115,135 mi+5,962 mi
- 02/04/2026115,135 mi
Average of roughly 5,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP54 FSZ 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 (SP54 FSZ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 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 (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SP54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SP54FSZ.
MERCEDES-BENZ
EQE 350+ AMG LINE EDITION
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
AUDI
A3
SUZUKI
GXSR1000
PEUGEOT
2008 ALLURE PREMIUM PTECH S/S
YAMAHA
TZR50
YAMAHA
FORD
ECOSPORT
YAMAHA
SUZUKI
GSXR1000
SUZUKI
GSX-R600 K4
SUZUKI
GSXR 600