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YR55 XPM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,946 mi
Last recorded135,946 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 135,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer door handle taped up but working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 135,249 miles

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

n/s mirror loose.

o/s rear door handle loose.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 128,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rotted and leaking oil from diff (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 120,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake only just achieved required effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2017 102,596 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,047 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,017 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,017 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,673 miles

Rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,440 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,093 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,576 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 XPM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

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

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