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SM55 JYD

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 JYD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,050 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front prop shaft missing

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,125 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 106,121 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both rear D bushes have play

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,435 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 95,435 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,746 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)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,150 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,237 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 49,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,992 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)

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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SM55 JYD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM55 JYD, 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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SM55 JYD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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