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YP55 OTZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 121,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,970 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,329 miles

FUEL tank corroded and seam damp

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 114,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FUEL tank corroded and seam damp

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 109,829 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

fuel tank corroded on seam and damp

Fail 21 Jun 2023 109,826 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

fuel tank corroded on seam and damp

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,500 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 106,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis

fuel tank corroded on seam and damp

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,068 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,418 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 98,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,108 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,108 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,735 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

long travel on handbrake

rear brake pads look low and discs corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,940 miles

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

Front discs wearing/lipped

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs inner faces deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,415 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,663 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,338 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,599 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 OTZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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