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YF54 YOV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 YOV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Vehicle has corrosion on all under body suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear brake pipes are corroded, Including front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete length of sill is corroded, Both inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete length of sill is corroded, Both inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Vehicle has corrosion on all under body suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,216 miles

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

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

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

handbrake, reserve travel

underbody corroded, including suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,549 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake, reserve travel

under body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 73,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,915 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,356 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,612 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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YF54 YOV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF54 YOV, 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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YF54 YOV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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