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YR55 LKU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,956 mi
Last recorded157,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 157,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,765 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

transfer box leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2017 136,844 miles

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

transfer box oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2017 136,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

clutch slave leaking

transfer box oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2017 136,842 miles

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

transfer box oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

transfer box oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,783 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 118,741 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

N/S park brake cable no movement when applied - no effort

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,686 miles

low effort n/s/r h/brake

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,695 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

oil leak on g/box

play in rear anti roll bar bushers

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,818 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills floor chassi and brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect

sills floor chassi in good order to keep same req WAX OIL TO PROTECT

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,205 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,165 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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 LKU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YR55 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

YR55 LKU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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