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YR05 UEG

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,171 mi
Last recorded130,171 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UEG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 130,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,372 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 125,372 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 121,642 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 117,548 miles

hand brake light on

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 112,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake light on

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,512 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 110,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened tie bar bracket on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,116 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 102,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,626 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,465 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 May 2014 77,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,254 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,254 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,274 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,277 miles

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

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 UEG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

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

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