MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside covered in underseal
underside signs of corrosion
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens starting to obscure headlamp pattern. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in between tread, tread depth 3-4mm, 255/55 R18 109V
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded at rear from center flexible to flexible to n/s wheel. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Top wishbone ball joint has excessive play (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens starting to obscure headlamp pattern. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in between tread, tread depth 3-4mm, 255/55 R18 109V
handbrake lever travel excessive.
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
exhaust joints rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear number plate lamps blue light
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front rack boots moist
handbrake pivot point tight
rear anti-roll bar d-bushes worn and have movement
severall cuts in tyre treads
Front tyres are badly worn on inner edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 HYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AO55 HYH, 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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AO55 HYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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