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YX05 ZPY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 144,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill under plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

radiator undertray corroded and holed

Pass 16 May 2019 137,923 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 137,839 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 133,698 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 129,455 miles

Off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 129,336 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip Beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill to Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center Inner sill to Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill to Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip Beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,928 miles

Both front Shockers Soft and Bouncy

Fail 17 Nov 2015 120,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi Brake Pipe Worn (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front Shockers Soft and Bouncy.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 114,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,750 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 106,749 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,772 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 99,772 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,989 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,785 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,440 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,440 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,823 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,823 miles

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

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 ZPY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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