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YG55 HRD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,232 mi
Last recorded90,232 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 HRD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 83,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front discs and pads worn

Fail 25 Aug 2018 76,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,149 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 60,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,071 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,760 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,545 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,068 miles

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

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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YG55 HRD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG55 HRD, 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 YG55 HRD registered?

YG55 HRD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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