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YR05 XEB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,713 mi
Last recorded157,713 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 157,713 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front + Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 151,674 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 151,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 147,304 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 147,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine mounting bracket fractured Centre (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slight corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 139,877 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,710 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 135,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,371 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 130,371 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 124,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,185 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 114,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,145 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes located on diff starting to pit

slight misting of oil on rack

Pass 26 Mar 2012 827,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,506 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,715 miles

rear regerstration plate discoulered

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 XEB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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