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YR05 YSY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,284 mi
Last recorded93,284 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,284 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 93,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,480 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,610 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 86,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside number plate light dim

offside number plate light dim

slight uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 76,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,110 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 70,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 60,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2011 60,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,900 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,210 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 39,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,723 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 YSY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

YR05 YSY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is YR05 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 YSY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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