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YT05 PLV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,814 mi
Last recorded125,814 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 PLV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 125,814 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 125,739 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,666 miles

underbody is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,479 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,479 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,369 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 69,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,075 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 59,992 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,831 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITER IS DAMP

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE RUSTY

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,965 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,596 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,596 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,871 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,871 miles

Rear 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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YT05 PLV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT05 PLV, 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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YT05 PLV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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