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YS55 AHL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Gas bi-fuel 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,613 mi
Last recorded129,613 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 AHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front prop shaft missing

parking brake just met requirments adjustment or repair needed

Pass 21 Feb 2019 122,217 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,159 miles

Central Rear seat belt operation obscured by dog guard ...not tested

headlight patterns deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle

tow ball not in place for test

Fail 26 Feb 2018 117,159 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central Rear seat belt operation obscured by dog guard ...not tested

headlight patterns deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle

tow ball not in place for test

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,821 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,820 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S "D" ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S "D" ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition SILENCER MISSING (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,033 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes have slight play ...both sides (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak rear of engine

no electrics fitted for tow bar at time of test

Fail 2 Dec 2015 99,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes have slight play ...both sides (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak rear of engine

no electrics fitted for tow bar at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,854 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,548 miles

advice LPG tank starting to corode

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,532 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,450 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 AHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc gas bi-fuel 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 YS55 AHL, 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 AHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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