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YD05 PGT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,010 mi
Last recorded152,010 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 152,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount on top of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount on top of rear axle corroded, suspension arm broken away and insecure (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

general underbody corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 144,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 144,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

slight seepage n.s.f steering rack seal.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 136,688 miles

2 front tyres slightly wearing on the inside and cracked in tread

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,468 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 115,213 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,227 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 96,794 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2010 59,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,416 miles

front brake discs wearing thin, replace within 5000 miles, rear brake pads approx 50% worn

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 PGT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGT, 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 PGT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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