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AE05 YFD

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,629 mi
Last recorded79,629 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,629 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,480 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,789 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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AE05 YFD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE05 YFD, 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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What year was AE05 YFD registered?

AE05 YFD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE05 YFD safe to buy?

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