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DU55 YMH

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,318 mi
Last recorded118,318 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YMH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,214 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 109,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 104,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted to n/side and o/side limiting inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,968 miles

front pads low play in ns track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,360 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 52,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate condition getting poor

handbrake operating close to stop - recommend adjusted

r/o/s tyre tread on legal limit - recommend replaced

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,551 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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DU55 YMH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YMH, 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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What year was DU55 YMH registered?

DU55 YMH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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