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YB55 TLZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,456 mi
Last recorded179,456 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TLZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,456 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,165 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel mounting missing + spare wheel

tow ball missing

Pass 1 Nov 2018 147,026 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 147,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,097 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 119,094 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,571 miles

headlights lowered using in car adjuster

Fail 10 Sep 2014 36,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,605 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 31,254 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,589 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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YB55 TLZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB55 TLZ, 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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What year was YB55 TLZ registered?

YB55 TLZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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