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DY55 YFU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,062 mi
Last recorded70,062 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YFU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 70,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 70,062 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,607 miles

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,902 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,287 miles

front shock absorbers worn!!

Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,925 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,591 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounting missing at rear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,214 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,955 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,651 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,870 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,210 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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DY55 YFU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY55 YFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 YFU registered?

DY55 YFU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 YFU safe to buy?

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