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YR55 XPL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,316 mi
Last recorded119,316 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,316 miles

both under sills coroding

o/s front outer door handle worn

o/s rear back plate coroding

Fail 11 Aug 2020 119,316 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both under sills coroding

o/s front outer door handle worn

o/s rear back plate coroding

Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,384 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 108,129 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,417 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,522 miles

front to rear brake pipes coroding

Fail 19 Aug 2016 99,521 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes coroding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake swival lever4 slightly siezed

small PAS oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,481 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,734 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,159 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,353 miles

front pads very low

number plate lights very dim

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 XPL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

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

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