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YS05 EPU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,970 mi
Last recorded128,970 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 128,970 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 120,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,276 miles

chip in windscreen

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

front and rear bumpers damaged

headlights clouded

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

front and rear bumpers damaged

headlights clouded

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear on join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,074 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,869 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,867 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,117 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,948 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,948 miles

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

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 EPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EPU, 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 YS05 EPU registered?

YS05 EPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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