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YY05 VEA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VEA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 113,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 106,397 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 100,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 78,593 miles

sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low and discs starting to corrode

oil leak from rear of transfer box

small amount of play-in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 78,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe to nearside front corroded

oil leak from rear of transfer box

rear brake pads getting low and discs starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

small amount of play-in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,742 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,714 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,585 miles

hand brake lever-long travel.

handbrake cables across rear axle visually-corroded.

some corrosion on front brake disc inner faces.

substansial corrosion on rear brake discs,

Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,585 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake lever-long travel.

handbrake cables across rear axle visually-corroded.

some corrosion on front brake disc inner faces.

substansial corrosion on rear brake discs,

unable to check wipers due to washers inop.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,541 miles

hand brake performance just meets minimum requirements at 18% (min 16%)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes mar require servising

Fail 26 Mar 2010 29,541 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes mar require servising

Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,312 miles

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

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

excessive travel on hand brake lever

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,312 miles

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

excessive travel on hand brake lever

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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YY05 VEA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY05 VEA, 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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What year was YY05 VEA registered?

YY05 VEA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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