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VU55 YLB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,921 mi
Last recorded142,921 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YLB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,921 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 133,774 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 133,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,543 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 120,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,924 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,418 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 87,418 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,433 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,566 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 53,256 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,410 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,493 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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VU55 YLB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU55 YLB, 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 VU55 YLB registered?

VU55 YLB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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