MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes starting to corrode due to vehicle standing idle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Into Flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Into Flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner wing panel rusty
Nearside Rear brake dust plate missing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty surface
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty surface
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner wing panel rusty
Nearside Rear brake dust plate missing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty surface
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty surface
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
front prop shaft missing
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level low
front prop shaft missing
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorating
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear shocker rubber sleeve split
part centre brake lamp inoperative
slight movement n/s front headlamp
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s rear shocker rubber sleeve split
part centre brake lamp inoperative
slight movement n/s front headlamp
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO05 DYS 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 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AO05 DYS, 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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AO05 DYS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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