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VU55 YLK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,051 mi
Last recorded216,051 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YLK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 216,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (o/s & n/s) (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2022 216,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (o/s & n/s) (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (o/s & n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 215,586 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front to rear inner sills corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 211,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 211,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 208,583 miles

(Surface corrosion under vehicle).

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (R. box joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (Central pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 193,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 193,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 side of chassis and also too flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 179,108 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 179,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 155,111 miles

Front brake pads approx 65% worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 155,111 miles

Front brake pads approx 65% worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,492 miles

rear pads low

Fail 5 Sep 2014 138,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,656 miles

Slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Sep 2013 120,656 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,284 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight wear on outer edge

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,222 miles

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

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

Transfer box leaking,prop bolts loose

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2011 88,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Transfer box leaking,prop bolts loose

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,859 miles

O/S/R handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,381 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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VU55 YLK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU55 YLK, 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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VU55 YLK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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