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YY05 YVK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,450 mi
Last recorded164,450 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 164,450 miles

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

off side front slight leak around steering rack gaitor

Fail 24 Sep 2018 164,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

off side front slight leak around steering rack gaitor

Pass 13 Oct 2017 162,117 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 162,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 155,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 126,742 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,116 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,116 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,480 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,583 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,481 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 49,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,823 miles

both rear anti-rollbar D bushes have slight play

park brake may require servising

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 YVK 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 66.7%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

YY05 YVK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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