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YS55 ACV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,185 mi
Last recorded131,185 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 131,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 127,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 112,759 miles

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,915 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 97,311 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 97,311 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 92,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,623 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 55,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,005 miles

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 ACV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS55 ACV, 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 YS55 ACV registered?

YS55 ACV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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