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YH55 JBX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

88,218 mi
Last recorded88,218 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 JBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,107 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front suspension area corroded (front and rear)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,517 miles

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

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

underside and suspension components coroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 87,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside and suspension components coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 86,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,152 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

hand brake just meet requirements

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,374 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

fuel tank shield coroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 84,360 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank guard coroded

o/s front fog lamp hanging off

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,066 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underside rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,273 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,311 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside slight leak from steering rack

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside slight leak from steering rack

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,729 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,875 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rack boot

Fail 24 Sep 2013 57,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight oil leak from nearside rack boot

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 41,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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 seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,772 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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YH55 JBX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YH55 JBX, 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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YH55 JBX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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