MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills and n/s inner sill corroded and holed too exes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected top stabilizer mount corroded and insecure (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside parking brake cable pivot partially seized
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake performance only just met requirements
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake pivot point starting to seize
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at joint of pump (2.1.5 (a))
parking brake performance only just met requirements
Front tyres worn outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear parking brake has only just met requirements
N/S/F & N/S/R tyres wearing on outer edges
PAS Rack damp
parking (secondary) brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements
N/S/F & N/S/R tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PAS Rack damp
parking (secondary) brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements
air bag warning lamp does not illuminate
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside wiper blade split
rear chassis legs slightly corroded
steering rack damp around gaiters
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
air bag warning lamp does not illuminate
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside wiper blade split
rear chassis legs slightly corroded
steering rack damp around gaiters
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
handbrake worning light comes on and off
nearside rear tyre is on 2mm and has cuts in tread
offside rear tyre is on 2mm and has slight perishing
parking permit in windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
handbrake worning light comes on and off
nearside rear tyre is on 2mm and has cuts in tread
offside rear tyre is on 2mm and has slight perishing
parking permit in windscreen
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)
both front tyres slightly perished
gearbox oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
both front tyres slightly perished
gearbox oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
long handbrake travel
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
rear parking brake pivot point stiff
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA05 YYS 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 65%.
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 CA05 YYS, 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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CA05 YYS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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