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YS05 RKK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,119 mi
Last recorded158,119 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 RKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 158,119 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Fuel tank cover slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 157,418 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 147,904 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 138,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 130,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,724 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 124,724 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 113,562 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,608 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,608 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,861 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,109 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,667 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,611 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 RKK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 RKK, 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 RKK registered?

YS05 RKK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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