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HJ05 RYM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,775 mi
Last recorded188,775 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 188,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 186,450 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 186,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 182,684 miles

Front brake pads very low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 172,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 172,162 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 155,450 miles

o/s/r tyre has low tread

Fail 8 Mar 2013 155,258 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre has low tread

Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,846 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 144,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,422 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 108,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,516 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HJ05 RYM 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 62.5%.

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 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 HJ05 RYM, 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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HJ05 RYM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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