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YP05 XEF

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,678 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded

both front tyres cut off on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,065 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,657 miles

Grease on brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,368 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,368 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,464 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,754 miles

slight play in the front anti roll bar d mounting bush on the nearside not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight play in the rear anti roll bar d mounting bush on the nearside not a reason for rejection at time of test

slight play in the rear anti roll bar d mounting bush on the offside not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,191 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2009 29,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,503 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 XEF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

YP05 XEF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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