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YC55 GZB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,495 mi
Last recorded133,495 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 GZB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,495 miles

Advise vehicle has been welded and undersealed difficult to see repairs

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 133,477 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 132,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chassis and underbody rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2017 125,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chassis and underbody rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,917 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2015 106,107 miles

surface rust on chassie

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,872 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 90,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,334 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,462 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,654 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,654 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC55 GZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC55 GZB, 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 YC55 GZB registered?

YC55 GZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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