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AJ05 YPM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,234 mi
Last recorded132,234 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YPM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,234 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 122,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 122,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 120,331 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 120,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion n/s/f sill outside of prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,367 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose cable tied to shockabsorber

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,337 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose cable tied to shockabsorber

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,662 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,935 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 109,476 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 107,510 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 107,510 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,371 miles

Front pad`s approx 2/3 worn

Rear Pad`s approx 1/2 worn

Wipers worn and starting too leave strieks

Fail 24 Aug 2011 101,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front pad`s approx 2/3 worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Pad`s approx 1/2 worn

Wipers worn and starting too leave strieks

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,834 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 57,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,036 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 38,878 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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AJ05 YPM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ05 YPM, 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 AJ05 YPM registered?

AJ05 YPM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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