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YS05 XPJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 100,798 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted CARRIER BOLT LOOSE (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack not properly attached BOLT LOOSE (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 100,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected RACK (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,379 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,248 miles

N/S/Rear tyre is under-inflated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,570 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,439 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 XPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

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

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