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YY55 BWL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,622 mi
Last recorded171,622 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 171,622 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 166,424 miles

Central Exhaust bracket insecure

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside sill area has under sealer

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop incomplete

Offside sill area has under sealer

Fail 20 Nov 2017 166,378 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop incomplete

Pass 11 Nov 2016 161,153 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bump stops missing

hand brake long travel

Fail 11 Nov 2016 161,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bump stops missing

hand brake long travel

Pass 13 Nov 2015 157,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear tyres scrubbed off

slight play in rack end

Fail 13 Nov 2015 157,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear tyres scrubbed off

slight play in rack end

Pass 18 Nov 2014 153,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre scrubbed off

Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

keep an eye on nearside front tyre. scrubbing off on edges slightly.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 140,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

keep an eye on nearside front tyre. scrubbing off on edges slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 122,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear outer belts slow retraction

screen has slight scratches and minor chips

Fail 8 Nov 2012 122,724 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number plate lamp dim

rear outer belts slow retraction

screen has slight scratches and minor chips

Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,679 miles

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

front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,491 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 81,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 63,300 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,300 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,398 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,398 miles

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

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

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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YY55 BWL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 YY55 BWL, 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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YY55 BWL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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