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YR55 KKH

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,594 mi
Last recorded97,594 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KKH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,537 miles

inner sills corroded outer sills covered

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,051 miles

outer sills covered

surface corrosion inner sills

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both steering rack gaiters damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,297 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 46,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,632 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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YR55 KKH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR55 KKH, 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 YR55 KKH registered?

YR55 KKH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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