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SY55 XFJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,262 mi
Last recorded111,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear wiper not working

Fail 30 Jun 2020 111,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured yellow chalk marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper not working

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,596 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear brake disc backing plate missing

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,592 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear brake disc backing plate missing

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

prop shaft has slight play in a uj

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 100,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

prop shaft has slight play in a uj

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,872 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 88,393 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,687 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,687 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,837 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,839 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,663 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,663 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,860 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 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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