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YB55 TLY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TLY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 93,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,714 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 86,714 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,091 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside side repeater has water ingress

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 82,056 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Pivot seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside side repeater has water ingress

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,476 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 76,476 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,213 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box rubber split

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded

vehicle underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front prop shaft has slight play & rubber boot deteriorated

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2016 67,151 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front prop shaft has slight play & rubber boot deteriorated

nearside front tyre on limit

rear axle corroded

rear brake pads appear low approx 80% worn

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2015 63,001 miles

rear tyres slightly stepped on edges

slight play inner rack joint

aux belt

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

main brake pipes above chassis at rear

play in transferbox rear coupling

rack damp

rear axle corroded around shocker brackets

rear brakes sticking

rear pads aprox 70% worn

Fail 28 Nov 2015 63,001 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement parkbrake (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aux belt

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

main brake pipes above chassis at rear

play in transferbox rear coupling

rack damp

rear axle corroded around shocker brackets

rear brakes sticking

rear pads aprox 70% worn

rear tyres slightly stepped on edges

slight play inner rack joint

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,115 miles

anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r brake pads appear aprox 70% worn

rear exhaust hangar weak

rear wiper smearing

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,795 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt cracking

front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,565 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

aux belt cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2012 48,565 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

aux belt cracking

pas fluid low

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,034 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 43,031 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 225/55 r18 109y

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,045 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 31,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,679 miles

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

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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YB55 TLY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YB55 TLY, 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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YB55 TLY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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