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YR55 KJO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,297 mi
Last recorded140,297 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KJO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 140,297 miles

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

Underbody and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2025 140,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2024 140,267 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,257 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 139,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,970 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bump stops perished

Fail 8 Feb 2019 123,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bump stops perished

Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,255 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,774 miles

nearside wheel binding

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,632 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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YR55 KJO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR55 KJO, 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 YR55 KJO registered?

YR55 KJO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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