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YP55 ETE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ETE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,849 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle Corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 78,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded And off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear And Off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced And off side (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 72,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,524 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of car scabby

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,833 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 87,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,535 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-55-18 on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255-55-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-55-18 on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255-55-18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 59,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-55-18 on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255-55-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-55-18 on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255-55-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,432 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 40,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,677 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,423 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,214 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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YP55 ETE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP55 ETE, 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 YP55 ETE registered?

YP55 ETE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 ETE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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