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DU55 YLM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YLM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 145,576 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSF & OSF slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank to front. ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 145,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSF & OSF slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank to front. ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Axle Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Outer Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 136,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre Section (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Badly Smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working None Working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Axle Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Outer Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Weep From Axle Seal

Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,516 miles

Nearside Front o sf brake pipes slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2014 111,733 miles

1.surface corrosion on all brake pipes, 2.offside oil leak on rear back plate(suspect diff seal leak).

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 86,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,179 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads low [2-3mm]

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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DU55 YLM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU55 YLM, 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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DU55 YLM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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