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YH05 PYW

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,942 mi
Last recorded146,942 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 PYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 146,942 miles

Emissions not tested no rear tail pipe as missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shockers dust cover split

under body corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shocker dust covers split

under body corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 136,979 miles

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shocker dust covers split

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,463 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

both rear shocker dust cover split

Fail 19 Jan 2018 128,463 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

both rear shocker dust cover split

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,603 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both out sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

both rear shocker dust covers split

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,057 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear shocker dust covers split

Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,278 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 99,278 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,809 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,528 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,426 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,963 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,963 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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 PYW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YH05 PYW, 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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YH05 PYW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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