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Y66 CJM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 CJM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020
Pass 11 Nov 2017 162,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,411 miles

Under Side Of Vehicle Under Sealed

Pass 11 Jan 2016 145,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,851 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 126,673 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 126,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 26 Jan 2012 100,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low

trailer socket faulty (indicators & fog).

Fail 25 Jan 2012 100,158 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low

trailer socket faulty (indicators & fog).

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,901 miles

o/s/f roll bar link worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,899 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f roll bar link worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,018 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,852 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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Y66 CJM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y66 CJM, 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 Y66 CJM registered?

Y66 CJM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is Y66 CJM safe to buy?

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