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YP55 GKN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 141,232 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 129,591 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,095 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2013 74,562 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,304 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,786 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,409 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,466 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 GKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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