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YR05 KAX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,912 mi
Last recorded140,912 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KAX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 140,912 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 137,746 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 132,959 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement on axle (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,895 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 176,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake on axle (1.1.15 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,742 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,229 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,229 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Jun 2015 100,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,776 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 76,776 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,738 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,738 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,247 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 KAX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR05 KAX, 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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YR05 KAX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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