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YR55 YOC

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,451 mi
Last recorded173,451 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 173,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 168,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 162,464 miles

Offside and nearside chassie corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 162,337 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to flexible (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside and nearside chassie corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 157,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross-axle to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside chassie very corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 157,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross-axle to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross-axle to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside chassie very corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 151,394 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 151,377 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes to flexables (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 142,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 136,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,670 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 125,670 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 108,781 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,133 miles

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

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 YOC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

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

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