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YU05 URC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,384 mi
Last recorded143,384 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 URC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,384 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 143,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,209 miles

Brake warning light illuminates when brake pedal is depressed

Gearbox oil leak probably from prop shaft seal

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,328 miles

Fault with headlight self adjust servo

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 110,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fault with headlight self adjust servo

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 99,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 99,023 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,263 miles

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

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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YU05 URC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YU05 URC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU05 URC?

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What year was YU05 URC registered?

YU05 URC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YU05 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 URC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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