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YY05 XAS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,747 mi
Last recorded162,747 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 162,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 through front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear arch inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 147,447 miles

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2017 147,190 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 138,802 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2016 138,798 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2015 123,847 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 26 May 2015 123,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,788 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 112,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door handle loose

Pass 8 Jun 2013 108,804 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 103,470 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 103,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,279 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

chassis and axles corroded axles starting to flake

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,895 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,544 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 XAS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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