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YM55 TMV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 TMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 May 2017 130,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 119,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 110,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 99,559 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 86,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 76,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,702 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YM55 TMV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM55 TMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM55 TMV registered?

YM55 TMV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is YM55 TMV safe to buy?

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