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YT55 ANP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,525 mi
Last recorded82,525 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,525 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2017 82,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,872 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,293 miles

Exhaust center hanger is corroded through

Offside and nearside front brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer treads and getting close to legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,874 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,284 miles

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

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

not checked offside rear and center rear seat belts due to dog guard fitted

rear hand brake cable relay lever nuts and bolts fitted instead of clevis pin but not insicure

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

not checked offside rear and center rear seat belts due to dog guard fitted

rear hand brake cable relay lever nuts and bolts fitted instead of clevis pin but not insicure

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,962 miles

front brake hoses corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,739 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 37,739 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,490 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,807 miles

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

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 ANP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ANP, 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 ANP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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