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YT55 DWE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,029 mi
Last recorded73,029 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 DWE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,018 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes on top of chassi

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 44,638 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,555 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,535 miles

air bag light

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,293 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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YT55 DWE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT55 DWE, 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 YT55 DWE registered?

YT55 DWE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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