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YU54 ZBD

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 ZBD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 108,232 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Exhaust rear flange deteriorated/corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking in tread

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, cracking in tread and has a nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front under tray very rotten

power steering weap around rack boots

Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,719 miles

engine oil leak from oil filter

front under tray very rotten

handbrake has little reserve travel

power steering weap around rack boots

Fail 17 Oct 2016 102,719 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak, and oil filter rusty

front undertray excessivly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

ps minor weap around rack boot nsf

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,361 miles

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

Exhaust rear flange corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,429 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,743 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,381 miles

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

Oil leak

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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YU54 ZBD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YU54 ZBD, 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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YU54 ZBD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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