MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust mout pershing
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust mout pershing
Exhaust system flanges and hangers corroded
Front Anti roll bar D bushes slight play
General underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate light inoperative
Various brake pipes corroded
Various suspension components corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system flanges and hangers corroded
Front Anti roll bar D bushes slight play
General underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate light inoperative
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge
Various brake pipes corroded
Various suspension components corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front Bottom arm ball joints wet with grease
General underbody corroded
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Tyres getting close to legal limit
Rear exhaust rubber broken and the exhaust is fouling the body
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Attachment to the rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Front Bottom arm ball joints wet with grease
General under body corroded
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Exhaust rubber broken and exhaust is fouling the body
Rear Tyres getting close to legal limit
Rear Tyres worn to tread wear markers
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake discs corroded
various brake pipes corrded
various suspension components corroded
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
various suspension components corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake discs corroded
various brake pipes corrded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Hand brake travel
Offside Front brake pipe corrosion
sill covers fitted
n/s/f tyre wear on edges
oil leak at filter housing
steering rack slightly damp
exhaust back box support rubber deteriating
o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking/perishing
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight seep from steering rack
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust back box support rubber deteriating
o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking/perishing
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight seep from steering rack
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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BL55 XMB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 BL55 XMB, 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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BL55 XMB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 December 2005.
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