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YG55 RCE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,865 mi
Last recorded124,865 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 124,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 124,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 116,360 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 116,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 111,801 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 111,792 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

n/s & o/s chassis corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,627 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,614 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears on rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S +O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Wheel arch trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 105,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emission reading only just met (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S +O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S+O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Wheel arch trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,124 miles

Chassis has signs of corrosion (surface rust)

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar D bush's has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanger corroded but system still secure

Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis has signs of corrosion (surface rust)

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar D bush's has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanger corroded but system still secure

Pass 16 Aug 2017 87,832 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,035 miles

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

Front tyres are both worn close to legal limit recommend replacement as soon as possible

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Recommend replacement of rear tyres ASAP

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,981 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,452 miles

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

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

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 RCE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG55 RCE, 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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YG55 RCE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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