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YE55 BXR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,138 mi
Last recorded134,138 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,043 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded and detached

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front prop shaft joints excessively worn

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brakes pipe corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Radial arm mounting point detached through corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust mounting corroded and detached

Front prop shaft joints excessively worn

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 117,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 104,805 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 92,556 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 65,293 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,116 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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YE55 BXR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE55 BXR, 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 YE55 BXR registered?

YE55 BXR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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