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YP55 ZKR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,945 mi
Last recorded111,945 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2022 111,945 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 111,909 miles

Brake performance not tested insecure axle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected mounting to axle corroded away (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x around the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 103,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fan belt cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2020 103,313 miles

Emissions not tested visible black smoke at idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fan belt cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,686 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 93,677 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,622 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/side and n/side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/side and n/side (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,252 miles

Front under gaurd corroded.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front under gaurd corroded.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,092 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,092 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,339 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,075 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 62,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,779 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 86,779 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,416 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,826 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 ZKR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZKR, 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 ZKR registered?

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

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