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RY55 UZE

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 UZE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,025 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 108,009 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all lights pulsing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,486 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (D) bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 99,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (D) bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear D rubbers are worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,195 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,570 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 43,025 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,306 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,905 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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RY55 UZE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RY55 UZE, 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 RY55 UZE registered?

RY55 UZE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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