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YP55 ETL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,328 mi
Last recorded141,328 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,328 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 141,327 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 126,047 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,792 miles

All rear axle suspension component mounting brackets slightly corroded.

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All rear axle suspension component mounting brackets slightly corroded.

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,334 miles

All rear axle suspension component mounting brackets slightly corroded.

Both outer sills coverd by plastic trim. Complete inspection is not possible.

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All rear axle suspension component mounting brackets slightly corroded.

Both outer sills coverd by plastic trim. Complete inspection is not possible.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,594 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,239 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,643 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,496 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 ETL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP55 ETL, 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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YP55 ETL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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