MOT Status
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138,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front prop shaft missing
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear brakes are biding slightly, require service or repair
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothsides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
**** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG ****
Central Rear Lower PARKING BRAKE LEVER STICKING
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear **** BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY ****
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play HAS PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
*** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG/HIGH ***
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear *** BRAKE BINDING ***
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ALL AT 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
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AO55 YBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 AO55 YBE, 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 YBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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