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YP05 FOU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,721 mi
Last recorded143,721 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 143,721 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 141,568 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 141,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 138,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 138,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,103 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 135,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 134,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside A-post body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 134,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion Offside A-post body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,281 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 125,281 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,492 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2014 111,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,919 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 98,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear selt slow to retract

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear selt slow to retract

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,080 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,904 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 78,866 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,449 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,298 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FOU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FOU, 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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YP05 FOU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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