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SY55 UUP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,720 mi
Last recorded103,720 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UUP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,720 miles

Both front wheels slightly damaged on inside

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches/adjacent panels corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 103,714 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front wheels slightly damaged on inside

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches/adjacent panels corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,676 miles

Both headlamps project poor beam images

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides - bumper/inner wing support panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bonnet landing panel beside headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Jan 2019 101,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Right front circuit malfunction (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Support panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre support brackets missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS - Faulty connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Secured to a moving part (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake flexible hose secured to a moving part

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,592 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 94,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,565 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,300 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,631 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 37,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UUP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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