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YR05 HGL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,551 mi
Last recorded93,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,008 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,150 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,943 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 52,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,688 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 HGL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR05 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

YR05 HGL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 HGL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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