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YH05 NRU

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,505 mi
Last recorded125,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 NRU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 125,505 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 125,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 119,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,105 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 113,105 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,772 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,772 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Central Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,895 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,887 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 91,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear parts of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,346 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,619 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 59,170 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 49,133 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,670 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,324 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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YH05 NRU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH05 NRU, 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 YH05 NRU registered?

YH05 NRU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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