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YR55 KKJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides archs to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides

fuel tank

Fail 20 Mar 2023 114,437 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear both sides

fuel tank

Pass 20 Mar 2022 112,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE NOW (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE RUBBER PERRISHED BRAKET RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRIP CHECK SOON STRONG ADVISE MARKED WITH CRYON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH STRIP CHECK SOON ()

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SILLS INNER SILLS SUP RUBBERS REQ CLEAN POWER WAX WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 20 Mar 2022 112,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE NOW (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE RUBBER PERRISHED BRAKET RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRIP CHECK SOON STRONG ADVISE MARKED WITH CRYON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH STRIP CHECK SOON ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SILLS INNER SILLS SUP RUBBERS REQ CLEAN POWER WAX WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 103,031 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 103,030 miles

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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 102,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,859 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust mounting defective central bracket broken but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion on both front inner wing brake pipes

slight corrosion throughout rear underside of vehicle

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 5 Feb 2019 99,830 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front inner sills marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout all and around rear axle (surface) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake slight travel

o/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,035 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 96,969 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement swivel on axle (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main run at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,455 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 93,455 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement swivel on rear axle (3.5.1k)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,691 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,563 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,992 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 KKJ 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 66.7%.

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

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