MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill & Closing panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill / Closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
o/s/r seatbelt frayed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Battery terminals fitted incorrectly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Wipers starting to smear
oil leak
Battery terminals fitted incorrectly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Wipers starting to smear
oil leak
High level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
High level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing outer edge
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
gearbox oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
gearbox oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
Rear number plate deteriorating
Slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaiter
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear number plate deteriorating
Slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaiter
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 WBT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 AF55 WBT, 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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AF55 WBT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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