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YR55 NCC

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 136,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank has vapour around seam but not leaking

tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 26 Nov 2021 128,386 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights foggy lenses no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank has vapour around seam but not leaking

tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 122,194 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 117,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner sills slight corrosion full length

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside front inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

offside rear wheel arch corroded but covered by door

sill covers fitted both sides

slight corrosion around offside rear anti roll bar mount on chassi

Fail 13 May 2019 117,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner sills slight corrosion full length

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside front inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

offside rear wheel arch corroded but covered by door

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 16 May 2018 112,247 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 112,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2017 105,734 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

exhaust centre bracket broke off

front tyres wearing on inner edges, suggesting tracking needs adjustment

Fail 25 Apr 2017 105,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges, suggesting tracking needs adjustment

Pass 6 May 2016 100,000 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 99,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 90,637 miles

centre exhaust bracket detached from exhaust

near side front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 6 May 2015 90,579 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket detached from exhaust

near side front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 73,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 73,458 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 62,455 miles

Gear box output seal damp...oil leak from rear of gear box...

hand brake lever could do with adjustment...

Pass 19 May 2011 522,535 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 44,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,839 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,053 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 NCC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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