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YR55 LKP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,452 mi
Last recorded138,452 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 138,452 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 130,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill backs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard shows slight corrosion

handbrake shows little reserve travel

Pass 6 Feb 2021 108,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 108,113 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Pipi leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe over tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,291 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,910 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,166 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,098 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,706 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 LKP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LKP, 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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YR55 LKP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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