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YY54 UJA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,792 mi
Last recorded126,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 UJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sils rusting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 126,792 miles

Brake performance not tested due to ball joint (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing top arm ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 tyres on or close to limit both fronts and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sils rusting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,280 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 120,270 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,833 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 113,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,938 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,316 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,224 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,262 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,601 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,159 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 UJA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YY54 UJA, 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 UJA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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