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YS55 HBH

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,929 mi
Last recorded139,929 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,929 miles

underside corroded,welded and undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2021 139,925 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached axle corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached axle corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,823 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 126,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 116,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2017 116,533 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm has play in front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 104,554 miles

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

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

front prop universal joint b adly worn

Fail 10 May 2016 104,554 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front prop universal joint b adly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2015 94,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

engine oil leak at filter

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

engine oil leak at filter

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 78,874 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at n/s/f diff seal

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

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

n/s/r brake pads low brake sticky

Pass 8 May 2013 72,065 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at diff seal

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,957 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 53,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,237 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 HBH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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