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GY55 PRV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,652 mi
Last recorded112,652 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 112,652 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 112,652 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,911 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,243 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,243 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,684 miles

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

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

Rear brakes sticking

Running boards corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,912 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,052 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 48,052 miles

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

boyh front side light bulbs dim

o/s/r number plate light bulb dim

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,419 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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GY55 PRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

GY55 PRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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