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FN55 YXT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 135,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,948 miles

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

Sill trims fitted, outer sills not visible.

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 125,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE pad missing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE wear lamp on at dash

Engine cover and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various body / chassis corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,799 miles

Emissions not tested half exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various body / chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,037 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 112,956 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,551 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

surface corrosion on chassis and inner sills

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,831 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded/snapped

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,395 miles

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

n/s hand brake cable rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

anti roll bar d bushes worn

chassis corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

chassis corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,136 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,136 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,977 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,564 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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FN55 YXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FN55 YXT, 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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FN55 YXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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