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YP55 ZKN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,818 mi
Last recorded117,818 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,818 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit has slight damage.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,712 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,899 miles

corrosion on o/s/r inner brake discs

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped/stepped

poor beam pattern on n/s

rear number plate disfigured slightly recommend new

scratch mark on bonnet

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on o/s/r inner brake discs

o/s/r tyre slightly misshaped/stepped

poor beam pattern on n/s

rear number plate disfigured slightly recommend new

scratch mark on bonnet

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,595 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract without assistants

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,881 miles

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

light corrosion on both rear inner discs

Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,881 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

light corrosion on both rear inner discs

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,761 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 ZKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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