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YP05 EKM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,094 mi
Last recorded155,094 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EKM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 155,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 147,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 145,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 144,024 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 144,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 142,188 miles

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

advise both rear tyres getting low

Fail 14 Apr 2014 142,133 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 139,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 137,014 miles

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

advise park brake travel

Pass 18 Apr 2011 133,570 miles

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

advise park brake travel long

Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,827 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 127,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 112,024 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 110,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,460 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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YP05 EKM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP05 EKM, 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 YP05 EKM registered?

YP05 EKM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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