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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside inner sill at rear corroded (within 30cm of body mount)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside + nearside inner rear wheel arches corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + nearside inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside + nearside inner rear wheel arches corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right + nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main runs (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
Offside Front lower suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated
Offside Front lower suspension bump stop missing
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to crack
car pulls slightly to nearside under braking (decelerometer brake test)
cooling fan noisy - faulty viscous coupling ??
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
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AJ54 ZPT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 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 AJ54 ZPT, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AJ54 ZPT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2004.
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