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YS55 ABV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,789 mi
Last recorded175,789 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 ABV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 175,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 167,288 miles

Body has slight corrosion front inner and outer sills slight corrion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and osr (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears between 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion to most areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,864 miles

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

Offside Front bumper slightly damage

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

both sides rear tyre low

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2017 158,545 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front bumper slightly damage

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

both sides rear tyre low

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2016 147,007 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad low

Offside Front steering rack minor leaking

Rear both sides brake pads low

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2016 146,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Front brake pad low

Offside Front steering rack minor leaking

Rear both sides brake pads low

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2015 137,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,451 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 107,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 107,257 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,692 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 88,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,684 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 30,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YS55 ABV 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 64.7%.

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 YS55 ABV, 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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YS55 ABV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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