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SY55 YFD

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,330 mi
Last recorded83,330 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner sill to floor corroded but not excessive

outer sill inspection not possible due to factory fitted covers

slight play/movement at N/S/F road wheel.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner sill to floor corroded but not excessive

outer sill inspection not possible due to factory fitted covers

slight play/movement at N/S/F road wheel.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,119 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,726 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Antiroll Bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,084 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 43,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear handbrake compensator siezed

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 35,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,516 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,078 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 22,167 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,852 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 YFD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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