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YR55 WZB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,200 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack [ attention soon ] (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2025 120,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing no rubber (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack [ attention soon ] (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,135 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge worn inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] near wear bands [attention soon ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack [ may need attention soon ] (2.1.5 (a))

general underbody surface corrosion

park brake travel may need attention soon

Pass 24 Jun 2023 108,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 106,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 106,201 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 102,261 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 98,210 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,055 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 94,049 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,611 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 89,611 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,777 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 83,586 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,183 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 76,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 70,544 miles

spare tyre perished

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 62,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,970 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise slightly damp around steering rack gaiter

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise slightly damp around steering rack gaiter

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,199 miles

Front pads getting low

Slight distortion on nearside front tyre inside and outer walls

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,499 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 WZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZB, 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 WZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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