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HG55 RYZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,798 mi
Last recorded148,798 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 RYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 148,798 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel front propshaft joint worn exhaust corroded rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,075 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 135,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake only just met required limits

rear shock obsorbers very soft

Fail 7 Mar 2016 135,741 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 131,560 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 13,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 129,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 119,416 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

handbrake pivot lever slightly stiff

rear bake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,416 miles

handbrake pivot lever slightly stiff

rear bake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,187 miles

rear brake pipes signs of surface rust

Fail 1 Mar 2012 111,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes signs of surface rust

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,544 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 84,789 miles

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

front number plate

Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,627 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 57,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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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HG55 RYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG55 RYZ, 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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HG55 RYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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