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YS55 RKO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,414 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,275 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 107,274 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 107,227 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear door steps corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,351 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 97,350 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,424 miles

inner sills corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,782 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 74,288 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,970 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,256 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,256 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,531 miles

rear discs starting to corrode and wear

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,217 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,573 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 RKO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 RKO, 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 RKO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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