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BG55 YXR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,908 mi
Last recorded134,908 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 134,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cups and brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring cups and brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,597 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 133,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 131,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,991 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,337 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,682 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,682 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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BG55 YXR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 YXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG55 YXR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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