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YT55 WOB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,525 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,734 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,843 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,424 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,446 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,483 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 24 Aug 2012 53,055 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,174 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,830 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 WOB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

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

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