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YS54 KPZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KPZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 91,423 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills corroded o/s and n/s and behind sill covers (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2x rear brake flexes corroded and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chassis corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2016 76,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

sills, floor and chassis slight corrosion throughout the vehicle needs wax oil

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,645 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,140 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,185 miles

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

hand brake pivot tight

Fail 26 Nov 2010 26,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,557 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 5,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,710 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside 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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YS54 KPZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS54 KPZ, 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 YS54 KPZ registered?

YS54 KPZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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