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YX55 YXP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YXP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 97,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sill areas holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sill areas holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,178 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,564 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 90,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch missing sharp edges showing to passengers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced also wheel arch missing sharp edges showing to passengers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cables showing little sign of movement underneath and long travel inside car with lots of free travel at the lever (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective center mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,130 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp damaged

Offside Front wing damaged. No sharp edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 88,109 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills holed by mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sill areas holed as well as both upper wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp damaged

Offside Front wing damaged. No sharp edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,741 miles

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

Hand brake in need of adjustment

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,549 miles

Rear metal brake pipe across axel slight corrosion

both front top suspension wishbone bushes deteriorated

both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

both rear brake flexi hose ferruls corroded

both rear tyres perished and cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,529 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked 245/70/16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear metal brake pipe across axel slight corrosion

both front top suspension wishbone bushes deteriorated

both outer sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

both rear brake flexi hose ferruls corroded

both rear tyres perished and cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,863 miles

both front tyres wearing very close and perishing badly in tread and side walls.

both front wipers starting to smear.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 16 Dec 2015 61,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing very close and perishing badly in tread and side walls.

both front wipers starting to smear.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,238 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside front tyre worn on imside edge

Oil spray needed as vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside front tyre worn on imside edge

Oil spray needed as vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,382 miles

under body starting to corrode. needs good oil sparys

Fail 18 Dec 2013 55,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underbody corroding.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,249 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 39,702 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,498 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 32,351 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,625 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,625 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 YXP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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