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YM05 HRA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,351 mi
Last recorded173,351 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 HRA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 173,351 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside + body corroded in places

Pass 26 Mar 2019 165,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,583 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 126,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,520 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT(REAR)U.J. SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,696 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 113,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,641 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,278 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 HRA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HRA, 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 YM05 HRA registered?

YM05 HRA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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