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YT55 NZY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 119,745 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 119,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,995 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,474 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 75,474 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 69,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,023 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,535 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 67,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,035 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,448 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,681 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

may require front and rear brake pads soon

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,393 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

small nail in osr tyre inner tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,090 miles

osf mirror cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,479 miles

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,705 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of items

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,368 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 NZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

YT55 NZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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