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YC05 YRS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,433 mi
Last recorded141,433 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YRS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 141,433 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 132,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,371 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 125,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2017 117,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,741 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,741 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,048 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,208 miles

slight perishing o/s rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,208 miles

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

slight perishing o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,239 miles

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

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,720 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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YC05 YRS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC05 YRS, 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 YC05 YRS registered?

YC05 YRS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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