MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear outer wing arch rusty but not with prescribed areas
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
steering rack slight leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
steering rack slight leak
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Rear diff exc oil leaks from pinion shaft ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Stearing rack slight leak offside gaiter (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount rubber split insecure (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount rubber split insecure (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak Rear diff exc oil leaks from pinion shaft ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Stearing rack slight leak offside gaiter (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS
255/55/18 X 4
Nail in nearside rear tyre
OSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS
255/55/18 X 4
R-TAX EXPIRES-31/8/14
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BU05 NKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU05 NKZ, 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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BU05 NKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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