MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering rack leaking
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded
All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left
Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded
Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends
Welding repair work carried out on the inner sills is covered in thick chassis black
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded
All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left
Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded
Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends
Welding repair work carried out on the inner sills is covered in thick chassis black
All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded
All the brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded
Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions
Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Rear suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends
Welding repair work carried out on the inner sills is covered in thick chassis black
front & rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded
All the brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded
Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions
Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
Rear suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends
front & rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded
All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are corroded
All the brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded / covered in grease
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left
Inner sills & under body / chassis are corroded
Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends
front & rear coil springs are corroded
front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished
front & rear suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Inner sill & under body / chassis are corroding slightly
Slight play in the steering rack / system
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Inner sill & under body / chassis are corroding slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Slight play in the steering rack / system
Nearside Front inner sill corroded within 30cm of a body mounting but body is adequately secure
Nearside Front wiper slightly deteriated
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded within 30cm of a body mounting but body is adequately secure
Nearside Front wiper slightly deteriated
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake has a lot of travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes that go over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes other than those advised have been greased and are unable to be fully inspected
Nearside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AJ55 JPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 AJ55 JPU, 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 JPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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