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2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · VN05 KAU

VN05 KAU

2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/05/2005. Recorded mileage 114,867 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA SORENTO
Year / Origin
2005 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
114,867 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2497cc

VN05 KAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
  • 114,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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VN05 KAU Mileage History

  1. 22/09/2022107,628 mi
  2. 23/09/2023111,156 mi+3,528 mi
  3. 23/09/2023111,162 mi+6 mi
  4. 03/06/2025114,867 mi+3,705 mi
  5. 03/06/2025114,867 mi

Average of roughly 2,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VN05 KAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (VN05 KAU) between September 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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