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YX55 FVS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,605 mi
Last recorded106,605 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FVS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,946 miles

Front factory fitted engine covers

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play small (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,554 miles

Excessive corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner panels behind rear wheels

Nearside Front A pillar area/inner sill/Body structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

Nearside Rear C pillar area/inner sill/Body structure has corrosion, affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

Offside Front A pillar area/inner sill/Body structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

Offside Rear C pillar area/inner sill/Body structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

Parking brake effort low Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seat missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear axle has general surface rust

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,183 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,671 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,104 miles

tyres o/s show signs of rubbing but no signs on vehicle

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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YX55 FVS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX55 FVS, 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 YX55 FVS registered?

YX55 FVS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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