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YX55 RKY

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,193 mi
Last recorded156,193 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 RKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 156,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 145,230 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front headlamp misted

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,134 miles

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

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 Oct 2015 126,499 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 126,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,709 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 113,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,191 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

rear abs sensor wire brackets broken

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

rear abs sensor wire brackets broken

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,311 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,795 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges(raised treads),

Fail 30 Aug 2008 34,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges(raised treads),

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 RKY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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