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YX54 LRL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,039 mi
Last recorded141,039 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 LRL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 141,039 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 129,184 miles

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

Rear springs very corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,184 miles

Rear springs very corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,287 miles

Rear brake pipes are coated with underseal / grease.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 111,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,608 miles

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

low effort on n/s rear park brake

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,738 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 80,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,608 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,490 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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YX54 LRL 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 76.9%.

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 YX54 LRL, 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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What year was YX54 LRL registered?

YX54 LRL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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