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YS05 OWW

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 OWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 74,504 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 74,504 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 64,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 61,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,410 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,423 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

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 OWW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

YS05 OWW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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