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YT55 OAB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OAB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,491 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 116,306 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,550 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 102,459 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Parking brake (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,745 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,644 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,415 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,753 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 OAB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAB, 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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YT55 OAB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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