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YF54 OSW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,597 mi
Last recorded133,597 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 133,597 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 127,463 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,812 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 115,812 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 106,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,795 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,970 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,526 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,779 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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YF54 OSW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OSW, 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 YF54 OSW registered?

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

Is YF54 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 OSW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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