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Y40 PRS

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,084 mi
Last recorded145,084 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 PRS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 145,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 139,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,410 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 133,769 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,763 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 132,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 127,233 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,505 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 80,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 66,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 59,612 miles

front pads look low

n/s/r tyre worn on limit

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,579 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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Y40 PRS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y40 PRS, 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 Y40 PRS registered?

Y40 PRS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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The MOT history for Y40 PRS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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