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YY05 XAM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,159 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,598 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,397 miles

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

exhaust middle braket is corrded

under body rust

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,053 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,252 miles

front side light bulds dim

slight play in nsr anti roll bar d bush

slight rusting on all brake pipes

small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2010 37,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,901 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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YY05 XAM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAM, 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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YY05 XAM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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