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YJ55 PRZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,363 mi
Last recorded98,363 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PRZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 98,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 89,854 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 80,158 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,334 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,569 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 30,569 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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YJ55 PRZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ55 PRZ, 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 YJ55 PRZ registered?

YJ55 PRZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ55 PRZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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