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YR55 NBF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 93,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 84,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 84,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,829 miles

Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion on underbody in places

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Oil level low

Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion on underbody in places

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Oil level low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,429 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 16 Jan 2017 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,702 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 35,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,668 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 NBF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

YR55 NBF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 NBF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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