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DY55 YFX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,653 mi
Last recorded101,653 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil stain on front undershield below intercooler and oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded near rear body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,649 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil stain on front undershield below intercooler and oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded near rear body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,828 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler at front of vehicle? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive propshaft seal to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,828 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler at front of vehicle? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive propshaft seal to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,726 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,926 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 61,373 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,489 miles

Park brake pivot seized

wipers starting to smeere

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,112 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,509 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,844 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE (TRACKING)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE (TRACKING)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 31,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,150 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 YFX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFX, 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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DY55 YFX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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