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YP55 XFH

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,564 mi
Last recorded102,564 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 96,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,966 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,720 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 64,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,869 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,186 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,205 miles

hands brake travel getting high

tyres worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,668 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 12,058 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 XFH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

YP55 XFH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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