MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
suspect both outer sills corroded but have plastic trims fitted
Brake performance not tested corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
suspect both outer sills corroded but have plastic trims fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside sill to floor slight corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor insecure (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor insecure (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust hanger broken
Front power steering slight fluid weep from rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear park brake efficiency only just passed test
hand brake lever high
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre split on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eng oll low
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AJ55 CRZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AJ55 CRZ, 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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AJ55 CRZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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