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YP05 FUT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,630 mi
Last recorded131,630 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 131,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 119,306 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 66,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,946 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,024 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,638 miles

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

slight play in offside & nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in offside & nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 27 May 2009 54,567 miles

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

windscreen crack in nearside bottom corner

Pass 28 May 2008 39,169 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 FUT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP05 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

YP05 FUT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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