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YY54 WJJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 WJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 116,014 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,762 miles

Offside Rear tire cracking

chassis slight corrosion

inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2019 107,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres have cracking inbetween tread

Fail 13 Mar 2019 107,779 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres have cracking inbetween tread

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,260 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,057 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully retracting

Fail 17 Nov 2014 88,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre just legal on outer edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,042 miles

nsf tyre just legal on outer edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,578 miles

rear pads poss getting thin

Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,969 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded /pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,969 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded /pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,643 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 31,630 miles

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

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

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 WJJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJJ, 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 WJJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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