MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear park brake out of balance left to right
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear park brake out of balance left to right
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front antiroll bar link gaitor perished
Offside Front o/s/f trackrod end gaitor perished
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 FDP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AY55 FDP, 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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What year was AY55 FDP registered?
AY55 FDP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 October 2005.
Is AY55 FDP safe to buy?
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