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SY55 OHX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 131,992 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 131,989 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheel nuts (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 125,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,110 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner body sill

wipers poor and slightly split

Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner body sill

wipers poor and slightly split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,533 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,533 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

tracking out

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,470 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,633 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,640 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,640 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 47,678 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

SY55 OHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is SY55 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 OHX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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