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SP55 JYK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear lines leading to near side rear and off side rear affected lines marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corroded including shock absorber casings

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded.

Rear nearside and offside suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded.

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded.

Rear nearside and offside suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded.

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,439 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,439 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,184 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective ()

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

exhaust centre mounting broken

Fail 5 Aug 2016 62,096 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective ()

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 44,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,194 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 41,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,297 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 34,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,074 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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SP55 JYK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SP55 JYK, 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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SP55 JYK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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