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YT55 OAC

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,113 mi
Last recorded117,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,094 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,686 miles

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

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

front brake pads and rear brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn allowing play not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,686 miles

front brake pads and rear brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn allowing play not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,738 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 52,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,158 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 OAC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

YT55 OAC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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