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YP55 OTU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,527 mi
Last recorded66,527 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 61,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,921 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,272 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 53,270 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,121 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,017 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,768 miles

slight bind on rear brakes in reverse

Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,886 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,671 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 OTU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

YP55 OTU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is YP55 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 OTU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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