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YP55 OTW

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,843 mi
Last recorded132,843 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OTW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,843 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 132,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2014 124,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 124,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 96,921 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 13,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp adjuster switch missing from dash

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,637 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,243 miles

Brake pedal Anti-slip worn pad wearing on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,397 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,397 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 37,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,806 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 OTW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

Is YP55 OTW safe to buy?

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