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SY05 YRX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YRX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 118,927 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security GENERAL CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 118,785 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,230 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever comes up high

headlamp lenses foggy

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 19 Jul 2019 117,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper right bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper left bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 117,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper right bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper left bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,737 miles

both front head lights out put starting to get poor

high level stop light only 50% working

Fail 27 Apr 2018 113,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front head lights out put starting to get poor

high level stop light only 50% working

Pass 6 May 2017 103,924 miles

both headlights lense starting fade and mist

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,704 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

both headlights lense starting fade and mist

Pass 4 May 2016 92,825 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 92,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,893 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,893 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake pads 80% worn

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 12 May 2014 71,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,553 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,755 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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SY05 YRX 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 70%.

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 SY05 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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SY05 YRX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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