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SY55 XES

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,419 mi
Last recorded188,419 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 188,419 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF / OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil / Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar mounting bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear Seats Have Been Removed ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole Chassis, slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 188,419 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Light Staying Illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Anti-roll Bar Mounting bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ Joint On Front Propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR / NSR Excessive Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF / OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil / Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar mounting bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear Seats Have Been Removed ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole Chassis, slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 151,972 miles

n/s mirror / spare soft / steering damp / o/s and n/s sills corroded and damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2018 151,831 miles

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

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

n/s mirror / spare soft / steering damp / o/s and n/s sills corroded and damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,684 miles

n/s mirror

Fail 5 Jan 2017 117,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,459 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,109 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,025 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,025 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,808 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,378 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,376 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,512 miles

O/S/R and both front tyre treads cracked.

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 XES 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 XES, 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 XES is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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