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YX05 UBU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,599 mi
Last recorded112,599 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis front to rear and inner sills

Fail 2 Apr 2019 112,598 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tranfer shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis front to rear and inner sills

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,547 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,537 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Electrical wiring insecure under the bonet n/s o/s to lights all wires and boxes are loose (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm under plastic cover (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm under plastic cover (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check outer sills for extent of corrosion properly as covers are fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake travel high

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,608 miles

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,825 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,518 miles

Adv:N/S Handbrake cable not returning fully but brakes not binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 38,454 miles

Offside rear seat belt retracting slowly

Recommend grease brake pipes

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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YX05 UBU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX05 UBU, 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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YX05 UBU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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