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DY55 XYA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,107 mi
Last recorded149,107 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 149,107 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 147,624 miles

Corrosion underside

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 147,622 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion underside

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 146,416 miles

Corrosion underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,831 miles

Corrosion underside

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 141,575 miles

Corrosion to vehicle

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 141,574 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion to vehicle

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 139,456 miles

Body corrosion to vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 139,452 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion to vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 133,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 124,842 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 124,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tie rods have slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,373 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 99,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,156 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,151 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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DY55 XYA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY55 XYA, 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 DY55 XYA registered?

DY55 XYA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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