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GY05 USX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,648 mi
Last recorded115,648 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 USX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,648 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 115,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,848 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,107 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,105 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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GY05 USX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY05 USX, 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 GY05 USX registered?

GY05 USX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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