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YP55 RSX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (end bits) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,078 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,093 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,265 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,015 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,426 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,223 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 RSX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

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

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