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YS55 OAD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,797 mi
Last recorded82,797 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OAD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has were outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion in places

Fail 17 Dec 2020 77,744 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has were outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion in places

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,844 miles

Both front head lights slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 73,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front head lights slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,585 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 48,936 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 48,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,238 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 43,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,876 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 30,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,674 miles

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

hand brake pivot sticking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,629 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 20,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,401 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 OAD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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