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CA05 YYS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,634 mi
Last recorded115,634 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 115,634 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills and n/s inner sill corroded and holed too exes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected top stabilizer mount corroded and insecure (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,486 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 110,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,668 miles

Nearside parking brake cable pivot partially seized

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,488 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake pivot point starting to seize

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at joint of pump (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,711 miles

Front tyres worn outer edge

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

Rear parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,182 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres wearing on outer edges

PAS Rack damp

parking (secondary) brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,182 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS Rack damp

parking (secondary) brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,473 miles

air bag warning lamp does not illuminate

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside wiper blade split

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

steering rack damp around gaiters

Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,443 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp does not illuminate

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside wiper blade split

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

steering rack damp around gaiters

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

handbrake worning light comes on and off

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm and has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre is on 2mm and has slight perishing

parking permit in windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

handbrake worning light comes on and off

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm and has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre is on 2mm and has slight perishing

parking permit in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,550 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)

both front tyres slightly perished

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,550 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)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,232 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,616 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear parking brake pivot point stiff

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,774 miles

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

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

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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CA05 YYS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA05 YYS, 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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CA05 YYS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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