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YT55 AKN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 AKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 121,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 119,821 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,586 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2020 117,575 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 117,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,951 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 116,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 108,957 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,962 miles

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

Central exhaust hangers corroded & centre hanger snapped & adrift

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,962 miles

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

Central exhaust hangers corroded & centre hanger snapped & adrift

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,637 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 96,624 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack joints (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

bad gearbox oil leak

chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,732 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 65,732 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 8 Sep 2012 57,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,590 miles

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

handbrake cable pivot slightly seized

power steering rack damp on both rack gaiters possible internal leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,021 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,182 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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YT55 AKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YT55 AKN, 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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YT55 AKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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