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YR55 NBX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,214 mi
Last recorded42,214 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 NBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,006 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 NBX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

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

Is YR55 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 NBX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR55 NBX have outstanding finance?

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