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YR05 YVB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,587 mi
Last recorded35,587 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,587 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 34,978 miles

Inner sills extremely corroded in all 4 corners, rotted away in parts.

Fail 22 Jun 2023 34,973 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Inner sills extremely corroded in all 4 corners, rotted away in parts.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses Have Minor Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Sill Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 32,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside inner sills have corrsion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 31,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 30,651 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,247 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Jun 2018 29,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres on approximately 3.0mm

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,176 miles

all 4 tyres cracking quite badly and have a date mark of 2005 (245/70x16)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres cracking quite badly and have a date mark of 2005 (245/70x16)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,065 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,784 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,784 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,171 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 20,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,580 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,022 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,581 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 YVB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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