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AO55 YBE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YBE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 138,142 miles

Central Front prop shaft missing

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 131,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,313 miles

Both rear brakes are biding slightly, require service or repair

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,714 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothsides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,219 miles

**** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG ****

Central Rear Lower PARKING BRAKE LEVER STICKING

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear **** BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY ****

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play HAS PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 91,156 miles

*** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG/HIGH ***

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear *** BRAKE BINDING ***

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,570 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,001 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ALL AT 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,864 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,007 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,255 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,503 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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AO55 YBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO55 YBE, 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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AO55 YBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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