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AJ05 YPN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,580 mi
Last recorded173,580 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 173,580 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s inner sill corroded/holed

o/s inner sill corroded/holed

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 173,161 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

handbrake 16%

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded/holed

Fail 15 Sep 2023 173,150 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded/holed

Pass 14 Sep 2022 169,835 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 169,833 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 166,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 164,596 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 164,596 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 160,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 146,962 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 138,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 128,687 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 128,678 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 117,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,843 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 102,843 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 75,480 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,370 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,043 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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AJ05 YPN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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