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YC55 GZS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 GZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,962 miles

Body insecure both front body mounts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head light deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear support beam above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body not fully secure both rear body mounts (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of any leak

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,310 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,300 miles

Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,837 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front u shaped (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,026 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,564 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,163 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,372 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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YC55 GZS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC55 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

YC55 GZS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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