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DG05 YPU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,225 mi
Last recorded109,225 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YPU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,225 miles

Parking brake requires adjustments

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

Underside body undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

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

Offside cill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,759 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,882 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace 2-3 months!!!!!!!!!! (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake binding!!!! (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres also cracking inbetween tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has general underbody corossion!!!

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,549 miles

Front both tyres cracking inbetween tread pattern and n/s/f wearing outer edge!!!!

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace 4-6 months (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brakes binding ( handbrake mech.??)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,312 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,481 miles

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

front under tray exesivly corroded

only juet see pattern on offside headlight aim

Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front under tray exesivly corroded

only juet see pattern on offside headlight aim

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,740 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,410 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,920 miles

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

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)

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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DG05 YPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG05 YPU, 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 DG05 YPU registered?

DG05 YPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is DG05 YPU safe to buy?

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