2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · SY05 YRX
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/06/2005. Recorded mileage 118,927 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
SY05 YRX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2022
- 118,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SY05 YRX Mileage History
- 04/04/2022118,785 mi
- 16/05/2022118,927 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 1,228 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SY05 YRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (SY05 YRX) between April 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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