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GY55 PMX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,830 mi
Last recorded128,830 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,830 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 126,590 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 121,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 117,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 116,146 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,046 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 113,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,394 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,040 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion in general to exhaust

rack gaiters appear oily

Fail 9 Jun 2012 97,040 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust

rack gaiters appear oily

Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,687 miles

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

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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GY55 PMX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY55 PMX, 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 GY55 PMX registered?

GY55 PMX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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