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YS05 EPJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 EPJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,029 miles

Auxiliary drive belt starting to fray

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 127,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment seized pivot at rear and O/S park brake sticking (1.1.6 (c))

Auxiliary drive belt starting to fray

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,997 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 119,984 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear end) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,278 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,278 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure center mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,134 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted covering some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 100,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted covering some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 87,985 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

body mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 87,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

body mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,482 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front body mounting area slightly corroded

nearside handbrake slow to release

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 68,750 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,718 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,718 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,947 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

offside rear chassis corrodeing

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,253 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2011 35,733 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,432 miles

not much reserve travel left in hand brake

rear brakes squeeking

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,130 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 EPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS05 EPJ, 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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YS05 EPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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