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YF54 OSR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OSR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 115,681 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,180 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2025 111,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake just met requirements

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,481 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 100,972 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 94,613 miles

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

auto gearbox cooler pipe leaking

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 23 May 2022 94,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

auto gearbox cooler pipe leaking

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,610 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened track control arm fixed to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper track control arm axle side (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,756 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 64,067 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 64,067 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,421 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 47,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on axle (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,640 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,903 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,956 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,501 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 18,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YF54 OSR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YF54 OSR, 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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YF54 OSR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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