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YP05 FSN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FSN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 137,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 137,723 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,112 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 124,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,476 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,139 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 92,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,024 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FSN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

YP05 FSN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 FSN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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