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YY05 YUU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,930 mi
Last recorded123,930 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,930 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 102,125 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 74,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,816 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 YUU 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 92.3%.

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 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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

YY05 YUU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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