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YM54 GXT

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,071 mi
Last recorded137,071 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 137,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 137,071 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 126,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,346 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,589 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,513 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 82,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,642 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,642 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,545 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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YM54 GXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YM54 GXT, 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 YM54 GXT registered?

YM54 GXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YM54 GXT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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