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YL05 KWK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 KWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 141,226 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 141,226 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 135,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 135,349 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side and off side underarch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 128,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 121,596 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 115,351 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limits

offside rear tyre very close to legal limits

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,774 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight imbalance in nearside parking brake

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,834 miles

slight imbalance in nearside parking brake

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,943 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,195 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gear selecter knob loose.

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,565 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Front reg.starting to delaminate.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,827 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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YL05 KWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YL05 KWK, 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 YL05 KWK registered?

YL05 KWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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