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YG05 WUP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,131 mi
Last recorded127,131 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 WUP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,455 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,881 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 28,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

oil leak from oil filter

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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YG05 WUP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG05 WUP, 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 YG05 WUP registered?

YG05 WUP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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