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YM05 CLV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CLV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,882 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

general corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,464 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,892 miles

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 69,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,464 miles

light pipe corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

light underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,541 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,051 miles

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

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,039 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,446 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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YM05 CLV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YM05 CLV, 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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YM05 CLV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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