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SY55 NKS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NKS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 80,078 miles

Front and Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 80,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,315 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Oct 2011 70,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Handbrake travel.

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,629 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn. spare tyre not inflated.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,241 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,217 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake discs badly pitted and scored.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,567 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

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 NKS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NKS, 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 SY55 NKS registered?

SY55 NKS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is SY55 NKS safe to buy?

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