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YD05 MJC

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 135,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking where hose joins the caliper brakes VERY spongy (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers not checked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust hole in body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle and several front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,632 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle, inner sills rusty. side skirts fitted

fuel tank strap / guard rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2021 122,632 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement centre rear park brake pivot (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle, inner sills rusty. side skirts fitted

fuel tank strap / guard rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,303 miles

Both rear backing plates deteriorating slightly

Both rear shock dust covers deteriorating

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front prop shaft worn

Fuel tank guard rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty

offside front backing plate deteriorating slightly catching disc

Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, corrosion holes and welding patch not full sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, corrosion holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch within seatbelt mount corrosion holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corrosion and hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, corrosion holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch within seatbelt mount corrosion holes foam and fibreglass repair used! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at rear corrosion holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever at rear seized (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear backing plates deteriorating slightly

Both rear shock dust covers deteriorating

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front prop shaft worn

Fuel tank guard rusty

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

offside front backing plate deteriorating slightly catching disc

Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

black paint coded under the vehicle on some components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 115,721 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake components corroded front rear both sides

fuel tank corroded rear

Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake components corroded front rear both sides

fuel tank corroded rear

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,267 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake disc slightly worn (both sides)

Front headlamp covers slightly faded both sides

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,267 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake disc slightly worn (both sides)

Front headlamp covers slightly faded both sides

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,619 miles

Offside and nearside front headlamp covers slightly faded

Surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,618 miles

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

Offside and nearside front headlamp covers slightly faded

Surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,613 miles

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)

Offside inner & outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,914 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on axle (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,695 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,465 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,452 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,931 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,700 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,879 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,861 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 MJC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YD05 MJC, 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 MJC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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