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HG05 YRX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YRX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,120 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Chassis corroded

Chassis corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 107,074 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 76,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,252 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,377 miles

Front inter cooler lower guard has taken a fairly large impact, it looks like vehicle has gone over something and has also touched front differential mounting point.

Nearside washer jet only 1 of 3 jets operating.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,363 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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HG05 YRX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG05 YRX, 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 HG05 YRX registered?

HG05 YRX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is HG05 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 YRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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