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SY55 NKH

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,725 mi
Last recorded121,725 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NKH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 121,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

poor repair on rear axle

Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt worn

Rear subframe has been repaired

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2018 116,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt worn

Rear subframe has been repaired

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2017 113,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,888 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,654 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,041 miles

advise small chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,322 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 May 2011 81,820 miles

slight brake judder from rear brake discs

wear in both rear anti roll bar bushies

Pass 20 May 2010 71,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,667 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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SY55 NKH 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 SY55 NKH, 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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SY55 NKH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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