MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.
Rear suspension cross members corroded.
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.
Rear suspension cross members corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to underside and components
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to underside and components
general corrosion to underbody and components
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded and hose ferrules various (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion to underbody and components
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Excess handbrake travel.
Rear brake pads appear worn close to limit.
Slight bind on nearside rear brake.
Excess handbrake travel.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake pads appear worn close to limit.
Slight bind on nearside rear brake.
Slight wear in nearside rear roll bar link and nearside track rod end.
Front brake padfs wearing low.
N/s & o/s front metal brake pipes heavily rusted.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake padfs wearing low.
N/s & o/s front metal brake pipes heavily rusted.
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyres & n/s/r tyre wearing low.
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YS05 NPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 NPJ, 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
How do I check the history of YS05 NPJ?
You can check the full history of YS05 NPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YS05 NPJ registered?
YS05 NPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2005.
Is YS05 NPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS05 NPJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YS05 NPJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS05 NPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.