MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection
hole in o/s/f floor but outside of perscribed area
n/s/f wing damaged
rear body heavly corroded but not in a perscribed area
rear bumper damaged
underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front 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))
covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection
genral corrosion on underside of vehicle
n/s/r body heavly corroded but not in a perscribed area
rear bumper damaged
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front 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))
covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection
genral corrosion on underside of vehicle
n/s/r body heavly corroded but not in a perscribed area
rear bumper damaged
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside 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))
chassis corroded
covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection
hole in n/s/f inner sill due to corrosion but not in a perscribed area
rear bumper damaged
spare tyre flat
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside 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))
chassis corroded
covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection
hole in n/s/f inner sill due to corrosion but not in a perscribed area
rear bumper damaged
spare tyre flat
chassis corroded
n/s/ inner sill corroded
n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and nail in tread
oil leak from engine
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
chassis corroded
front brake pads low
handbrake travel high
n/s/ inner sill corroded
n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and nail in tread
oil leak from engine
rear brake pads low
corrosion started on brake pipe over fuel tank
n/s/f tyre tread 4mm
possible fault on abs light { intermitantly flickers }
o/s/f tyre tread 2mm
oil leak from engine
oil level low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened due to hole (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre tread 2mm
oil leak from engine
oil level low
handbrake travel high
n/s/r tyre tread 2mm and perished
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
handbrake travel high
n/s/r tyre tread 2mm and perished
cuts in n/s/r tyre tread but does not appear to reach cords
o/s/r tyre perished in tread
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack has slight leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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DF05 TGZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DF05 TGZ, 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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DF05 TGZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2005.
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