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YE55 VMT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VMT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 96,973 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,526 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,006 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,918 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 73,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,676 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 VMT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE55 VMT registered?

YE55 VMT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is YE55 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 VMT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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