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ExpiredMileage
79,581 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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The underbody has general surface corrosion present not presenting any weakness
both front metal brake pipes, both front to rear metal brake pipes and the offside rear axle brake pipe have been surface scraped, inspected and protected following the inspection surface scrape
near side rear axle brake pipe has been replaced with a new Kunifer pipe
vehicle has 4 areas of new welding and plating present with the appearance of a heavy gauge steel
very fractional movement present in both rear anti-roll bar links
windscreen has a small stone chip present 3mm at the top of the screen
Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed , runs beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside body sill outer and inner corroded/holed
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside body sill inner and outer corroded/holed
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
rear parking brake pivot slightly sticking
underside components covered
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated above axle (3.6.B.4d)
center exhaust mount detached
advised osr brake pads getting low
advised slight binding osr brake
Rear exhaust flanges corroded
Sill covers fitted
Slight fadeing to both head lamp lens
Slight oil leak from both ends of steering rack
Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle sills
Slight oil leak from both steering rack gaitors
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear wheel is slightly binding
Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle sills
Slight oil leak from both steering rack gaitors
Metal coolant pipe at rear (top) of engine starting to corrode
Nearside front steering gaitor has a slight seepage of oil
Offside front half shaft seal has a slight oil leak
Offside front steering gaitor has a slight seepage of oil
Sill covers fitted
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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AU55 LNJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AU55 LNJ, 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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AU55 LNJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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