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YR05 SXY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 174,322 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area to sill flange area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Mechanical system has failed (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe(s) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen has items hanging into the swept area/and items secured to the windscreen

Nearside Front additional door mirror pivot is worn

Nearside Front lower floor section seat belt prescribed area has corrosion occurring

Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged

Offside Rear outer wheel arch area has corrosion occurring

Offside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract and requires some manual help

Offside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel

Rear Upper high level stop lamps have 50% inoperative

Rear Upper high level stop lamps have 50% inoperative

Rear axle (2) suspension springs are corroded

Rear number plate lamps only illuminate while the loading door is in the closed position

The engine auxiliary drive belt(s) are deteriorted

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations, and there is a oil leak present (2c)

The headlamp lenses are deteriorated/dirty

The offside lower floor section seat belt prescribed area has corrosion occurring

The rear exhaust flange is leaking

The two bar twin 7 pin sockets are damaged, corroded and access flap missing

The park brake has not been tested due to a mechanical failure, the vehicle is dangerous to drive

The service brakes have not been tested due to a leak, the vehicle is dangerous to drive

Pass 31 May 2016 165,219 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short tow bar socket pins corroded (7) PIN (1.9.2b)

Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Front wiper blades are splitting and leaving streaks of fluid behind.(8.2.2)

Headlamps horizontal beam pattern were too low when the beam aim control set at 3

Nearside Front headlamp aim set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.93 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.83 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake pad(s) are worn thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Rear Upper Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached inside protective gaiter (intermittent)operation number plate lamps when hatch open (1.9.2b)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) have [2/4] 50% inoperative (1.2.1b)

Rear axle (2) brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion present (3.6B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 165,061 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement across axle (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short tow bar socket pins corroded (7) PIN (1.9.2b)

Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Front wiper blades are splitting and leaving streaks of fluid behind.(8.2.2)

Headlamps horizontal beam pattern were too low when the beam aim control set at 3

Nearside Front headlamp aim set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.93 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.83 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake pad(s) are worn thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Rear Upper Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached inside protective gaiter (intermittent)operation number plate lamps when hatch open (1.9.2b)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) have [2/4] 50% inoperative (1.2.1b)

Rear axle (2) brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion present (3.6B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 156,414 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 156,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

center exhaust hanger corroded + broken

Pass 7 Oct 2014 150,036 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 139,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 139,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 115,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,343 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 SXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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