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YS05 BWK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,647 mi
Last recorded99,647 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 BWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,647 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 99,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,507 miles

General corrosion under vehicle and coil springs.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from Inner Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 86,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 76,541 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,191 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,392 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,983 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,029 miles

new speedo been fittied

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,096 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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YS05 BWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS05 BWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 BWK registered?

YS05 BWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is YS05 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 BWK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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