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WX05 YKF

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,716 mi
Last recorded82,716 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 82,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle covered with under sealer

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,603 miles

General corrosion under the body

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 80,603 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General corrosion under the body

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

Pass 7 May 2021 80,530 miles

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

Skirt fitted on both outer sill at the time of test

Fail 7 May 2021 80,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Skirt fitted on both outer sill at the time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,324 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 72,895 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 67,390 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 61,580 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear number plate delaminating

slight ware in front anti roll bar mounting bush o/s

Fail 7 May 2015 54,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear number plate delaminating

slight ware in front anti roll bar mounting bush o/s

Pass 15 May 2014 48,262 miles

rubber boots slightly perrished on n/s an o/s outer track rod ends

Pass 21 May 2013 42,284 miles

boots starting to perrish on n/s and o/s track rod ends

rear tyres badly perrished

Fail 21 May 2013 42,284 miles

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

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

boots starting to perrish on n/s and o/s track rod ends

rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 23 May 2012 34,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,446 miles

o/s steering rack boot damp

o/s/f tyre low on tread shoulders

Fail 10 May 2010 21,410 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s steering rack boot damp

o/s/f tyre low on tread shoulders

Pass 2 May 2009 14,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,921 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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WX05 YKF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WX05 YKF, 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 WX05 YKF registered?

WX05 YKF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WX05 YKF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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