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YM05 HRD

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,326 mi
Last recorded116,326 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 116,326 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2017 116,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear throughout system (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides body out riggers underside of bumper (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis and body out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wax oil needed

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,193 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,491 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,168 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,572 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HRD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

YM05 HRD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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