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GY55 UUM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UUM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 116,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm mount on axel (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,857 miles

general corrosion underbody components

n/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2024 115,814 miles

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

general corrosion underbody components

n/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2023 114,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 114,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both n/s & o/s/r shock absorber gaiter's deteriorated

general underbody components corroded

o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres nearing limit

rear shock absorber gaiter's deteriorated

surface corrosion rear underbody components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,700 miles

o/s/f side light slight dim

spare tyre deflated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,114 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,634 miles

Central Rear towbar seriously corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 96,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear towbar seriously corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 92,645 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 89,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,640 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter wet with oil.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,640 miles

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

Engine cover and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter wet with oil.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,156 miles

1/slight leak o/s steering rack

2/slight leak front diff

3/slight o/s steering rack spindle

4/sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,409 miles

1/wiperblades poor

2/slight leak o/s diff seal

3/slight leak o/s of steering rack

4/sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,716 miles

1/slight leak from offside of steering rack

3/sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,716 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1/slight leak from offside of steering rack

2/slight wear front brake discs

3/sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 52,714 miles

1/wiperblades noisey/poor

2/slight wear front brake discs

3/slight leak from o/s of steering rack

4/o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,280 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,137 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,137 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 25,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,245 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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GY55 UUM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GY55 UUM, 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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GY55 UUM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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