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YP55 WYZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,022 mi
Last recorded142,022 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 WYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 142,022 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion needs undersealing (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 138,830 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 138,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 126,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 126,109 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 117,447 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,447 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,641 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 90,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r parking brake lower effort 189/300

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,598 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,145 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 WYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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