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YU05 YXP

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 YXP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,699 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 89,697 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,363 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,363 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,846 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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YU05 YXP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YXP, 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

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What year was YU05 YXP registered?

YU05 YXP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YU05 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 YXP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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