MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front propshaft removed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front prop shaft removed
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front prop shaft removed
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
front prop shaft removed
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
front prop shaft removed
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Inner sills corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o-s & n-s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body & inner sills corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
N/S front tyre worn on inside edge
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing unevenly to inner edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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AR05 KAR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 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 AR05 KAR, 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 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AR05 KAR registered?
AR05 KAR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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