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YP55 ESV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ESV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 107,519 miles

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion rear of underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 107,519 miles

Corrosion on both inner sills

Corrosion rear of underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F INNER SILL HAS CORROSION DEVELOPING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,543 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Chassis corroded in places

Pass 8 Dec 2018 95,227 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,929 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 90,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Spare tyre defective ()

trailer socket cover missing

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

drive belt cracked

exhaust mounts starting to perish

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight chuff noise from engine

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,125 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear handbrake piviot (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

drive belt cracked

exhaust mounts starting to perish

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight chuff noise from engine

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 May 2015 77,676 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 77,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,325 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,724 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,549 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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YP55 ESV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP55 ESV, 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 YP55 ESV registered?

YP55 ESV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YP55 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 ESV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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