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YP55 RTU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,437 mi
Last recorded71,437 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,298 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 69,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,838 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,385 miles

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,436 miles

tyres cracking in tread and side wall.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,001 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,135 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,561 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 RTU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP55 RTU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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