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YS05 YRZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,719 mi
Last recorded94,719 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YRZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,719 miles

4 x tyres cracked in tread

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4 x tyres cracked in tread

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,982 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt mounting areas

Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 82,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,086 miles

Offside Rear d bush has slight play

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brackets on axel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 76,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 72,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,034 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 63,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 59,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 55,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,570 miles

n/s/handbrake lower effort than o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,097 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,257 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 YRZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS05 YRZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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