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YT05 VZZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,351 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess on rear axel (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion started at n/s and o/s inner sills

n/s parking brake just reaching efficiency

Fail 28 Sep 2021 68,351 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess on rear axel (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion started at n/s and o/s inner sills

n/s parking brake just reaching efficiency

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,777 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,616 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,987 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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YT05 VZZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 YT05 VZZ, 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 YT05 VZZ registered?

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

Is YT05 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 VZZ 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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