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YS55 OAL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,373 mi
Last recorded185,373 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OAL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 185,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 165,692 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 165,658 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 148,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 148,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm pin or bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 148,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 143,173 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2021 143,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 136,889 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively pinion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,501 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 119,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,267 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,688 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 81,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 75,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 65,728 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,728 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,685 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,444 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,699 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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YS55 OAL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS55 OAL, 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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YS55 OAL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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