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YG55 RNP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,269 mi
Last recorded149,269 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RNP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 145,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 132,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

clutch master cylinder leaking

general corrosion throughout vehicle under side

Fail 29 Aug 2017 132,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch master cylinder leaking

general corrosion throughout vehicle under side

Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak gear box seal ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 114,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2012 53,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,228 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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YG55 RNP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RNP, 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 RNP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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