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YX55 YXO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 135,260 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 135,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 130,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 117,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 109,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,924 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,107 miles

four wheel drive propshaft missing

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake discs scored

tow bar electrics flap missing

Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,000 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

four wheel drive propshaft missing

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake discs scored

tow bar electrics flap missing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear propshaft been removed

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,789 miles

handbrake travel only just met limits

Fail 30 Nov 2011 51,582 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel only just met limits

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,288 miles

high travel on handbrake lever

osf tyre tread low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,024 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 398,787 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,547 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 YXO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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