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YP55 OTX

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,278 mi
Last recorded148,278 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,278 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2018 148,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,999 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 125,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 117,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,708 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,466 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,918 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,577 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 OTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

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

Is YP55 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 OTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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