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YS55 ACZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,721 mi
Last recorded152,721 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 140,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 128,577 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,066 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,079 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,890 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,425 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,111 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 ACZ 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 91.7%.

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 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 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

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

Is YS55 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 ACZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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