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AY55 BCO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,277 mi
Last recorded140,277 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BCO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 140,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 131,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 131,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav, (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash cam,airfreshner (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease evident (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle diff cover heavily corroded ,some oil evident

Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released intermittently (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease evident (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle diff cover heavily corroded ,some oil evident

Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,953 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,953 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside and offside front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,951 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf steering gaiter damp no leaks/splits

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre treads cracking/inner edge 2mm

osf steering gaiter damp no leaks/splits

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,704 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s front tyre starting to perish

o/s front steering rack arm damp with oil at gaitor

o/s front tyre worn inner edge and starting to perish

rear handbrake pivot arm on rewar axle staarting to seize up

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,150 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,856 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AY55 BCO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AY55 BCO, 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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AY55 BCO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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