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YD05 MEA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,513 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,472 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,809 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,410 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,410 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,086 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 67,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

innerside of o/s/rear tyre.

outer edge wear o/s/f.

stepped inner side of o/s/f/tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,731 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 39,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,967 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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YD05 MEA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YD05 MEA, 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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YD05 MEA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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