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VX54 TYY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,290 mi
Last recorded110,290 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 TYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 110,290 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 110,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,730 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 98,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,785 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D.Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front and NSR D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front and NSR D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,609 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

front tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2016 82,609 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,678 miles

front wipers

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,432 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,425 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,017 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,999 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,921 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 43,921 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 4 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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VX54 TYY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX54 TYY, 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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VX54 TYY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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