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YX55 JVL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,180 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres splitting with age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting with age.

Offside Rear Tyre splitting with age.

Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres splitting with age. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,993 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,848 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,784 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,784 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,722 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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YX55 JVL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JVL, 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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YX55 JVL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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