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YS55 BKZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,649 mi
Last recorded120,649 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 BKZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 120,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle to link arm mounting brackets corroded offside holed,nearside detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear sill,doorshut & arch area corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and mounting platforms on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear crash bar/bumper mount bar corroded and holed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas corroded, nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis corroded and tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

body undersill areas corroded and holed just outside any prescribed areas

rear axle heavy corrosion around all component mounts

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust center bracket broke off

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,958 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill areas (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

unable to see some brake pipes due to covering / routing

Pass 2 May 2017 102,710 miles

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated

Damp around power steering rack

Exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Center (1.2.1b)

Unable to see some brake pipes due to covering / routing

Pass 5 May 2016 92,940 miles

General corrosion to chassis

General corrosion to rear axle casing

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

Pass 5 May 2015 83,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 71,062 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2012 64,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2012 64,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 58,344 miles

Adv front number plate cracked

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,133 miles

offside and nearside front position lamps slightly dull

Fail 5 Jan 2009 38,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside and nearside front position lamps slightly dull

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 BKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BKZ, 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 BKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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