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YY54 TBZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,228 mi
Last recorded153,228 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 153,228 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion in underside generally

front propshaft missing

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2020 153,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above chassis -rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

battery loose in clamp

corrosion in brake pipes above chassis (limited vision )

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

corrosion in underside generally

front propshaft missing

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2020 153,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2019 130,755 miles

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 130,709 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis slight corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2018 121,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 104,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,794 miles

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

front shockers feel soft

Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,794 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front shockers feel soft

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,274 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,425 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 9 Dec 2008 39,462 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,952 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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YY54 TBZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YY54 TBZ, 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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YY54 TBZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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