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YK05 PWV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,829 mi
Last recorded146,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 PWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 146,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 145,739 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal beam above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 145,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal beam above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,945 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 16 Oct 2020 135,919 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tube behind fuel tank corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,899 miles

handbrake high

Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 120,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Binding

Offside Front Inner Sill Corroded (Hole)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,021 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 109,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,121 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 103,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,483 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 74,407 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,764 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,764 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside front tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,924 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,756 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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YK05 PWV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YK05 PWV, 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 YK05 PWV registered?

YK05 PWV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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