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YR05 CGF

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,444 mi
Last recorded155,444 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CGF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 155,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 155,444 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2017 149,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 143,709 miles

Nearside Rear door handle inscure

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 143,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear door handle inscure

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 132,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 123,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 123,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,942 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,206 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 105,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,216 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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YR05 CGF 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 75%.

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 YR05 CGF, 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 YR05 CGF registered?

YR05 CGF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is YR05 CGF safe to buy?

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