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YT55 YLU

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 YLU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 102,318 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 102,313 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,087 miles

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

inner/outer sills corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear wheel arch corroded

park brake performance only just met

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,540 miles

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear seat not fitted at time of test

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 86,540 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,435 miles

chassis/inner sills corroded

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

offside inner sill holed/corroded, not within 30cm of any mounting

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,759 miles

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,379 miles

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

underbody corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills/underbody corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2018 83,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills/underbody corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,096 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,093 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,015 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,725 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 77,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,337 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,229 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 YLU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

YT55 YLU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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