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YB05 RSV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,420 mi
Last recorded197,420 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 RSV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 197,420 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 197,420 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 191,408 miles

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

Nearside inner body has holes

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner body has holes

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 188,400 miles

Bonnet stay, gas struts failed.

Both headlamps - poor pattern

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear door hinges seized.

Seat belts, slow to retract. (most)

Fail 6 Oct 2021 188,392 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. both @ flexy ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ flexy ferrule. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet stay, gas struts failed.

Both headlamps - poor pattern

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff, pinion bearing collapsed.

Rear door hinges seized.

Seat belts, slow to retract. (most)

Pass 19 Oct 2020 182,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 182,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 169,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 169,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 158,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 158,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 138,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 128,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,986 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 104,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,432 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 102,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,412 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,412 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YB05 RSV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YB05 RSV, 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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YB05 RSV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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