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YX55 RKN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,306 mi
Last recorded186,306 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 186,306 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 186,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 178,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 164,881 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 142,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 142,552 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,604 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 125,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,880 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 109,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,114 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,009 miles

limited reserve travel on the handbrake

slight bind from, the nearside rear brake

Fail 30 Aug 2008 53,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

limited reserve travel on the handbrake

slight bind from, the nearside rear brake

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 RKN 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 YX55 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

YX55 RKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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