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YJ55 PTX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,004 mi
Last recorded94,004 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,004 miles

Front Wipers incorrectly parking

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ON METAL (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers incorrectly parking

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN FROM PAD ON METAL (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,972 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 83,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear ( rear and centre sections ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,488 miles

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

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

advise suspention soft on road test no leaks and ok at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,889 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,226 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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YJ55 PTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

YJ55 PTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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