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YS05 YRY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,490 mi
Last recorded127,490 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,490 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x above axle (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Sep 2017 116,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,940 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,925 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 67,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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 YRY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

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

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