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YG55 YOY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,339 mi
Last recorded158,339 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 158,339 miles

Chassis and under components very heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Jan 2022 158,325 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 158,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired excessive corrosion throughout both inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 142,788 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 128,856 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 May 2018 120,625 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive general engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate corroding

general chassis & underbody corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 120,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking under body to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive general engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate corroding

general chassis & underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 110,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front propshaft removed

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,503 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2013 59,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,916 miles

Both front side lightls dim

Nail n/s rear tyre

Slight play rear suspension D bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,508 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,508 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS DIM

O/S STEERING RACK BOOT WEEPING

O/S/F TYRE SCRUBBED INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,419 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,761 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 YOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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