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YX05 VWA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 132,616 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,040 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 131,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,184 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 100,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 89,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,949 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,909 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,463 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,036 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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YX05 VWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VWA, 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 YX05 VWA registered?

YX05 VWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is YX05 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 VWA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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