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FD55 YUA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,700 mi
Last recorded142,700 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YUA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 142,700 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

different size tyres fitted to front axel to rear axel

different size tyres fitted to rear axel to front axel

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 9 Nov 2021 142,506 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

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

different size tyres fitted to front axel to rear axel

different size tyres fitted to rear axel to front axel

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,184 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 119,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear "pipes" (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 117,600 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 111,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,521 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 106,487 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,233 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 96,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 88,698 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 88,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,721 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 58,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Nail in o/s/f tyre(can be repaired).

Washers out of adjustment.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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FD55 YUA 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 65%.

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 FD55 YUA, 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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FD55 YUA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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