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RY54 TRV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,929 mi
Last recorded88,929 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 TRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,929 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust condition

front inner sills rusted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,565 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills rusted

rear exhaust pipe joint rusted and slightly leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake cable pivot tight

handbrake effort

headlights condition

nearside and offside sills rusted

rear exhaust pipe joint rusted and slightly leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,851 miles

handbrake effort

rear exhaust joint rusted and slight leak

rear sills rusted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 84,834 miles

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

handbrake effort

rear exhaust joint rusted and slight leak

rear sills rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,828 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,790 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 74,787 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,115 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 59,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,563 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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,686 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 50,665 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are perished on sidewalls recommend renew

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,693 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,478 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,913 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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RY54 TRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY54 TRV, 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 RY54 TRV registered?

RY54 TRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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