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SILL COVERS FITTED BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS
UNDERBODY HEAVILY SHULTZ
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bracket corroded at axle (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened at axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill and lower inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm anti roll bar and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm anti roll bar and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted at nearside and offside outer sills
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mounting suspension arm and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch showing corrosion
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by trailing arm and anti roll bar mounting and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch corroded and repair incomplete weld
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted over sills
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by anti roll bar mounting suspension arm and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch showing corrosion
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by trailing arm and anti roll bar mounting and coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear under sill and inner wheel arch corroded and repair incomplete weld
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted over sills
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower general corrosion to under body inner sills both sides
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded offside rear suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion to chassis nearside rear forward and behind anti roll bar link mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower general corrosion to under body inner sills both sides
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded offside rear suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside front and rear sills damaged and corroded not within a prescribed area
Offside front and rear sills damaged and corroded not within a prescribed area
Spare tyre defective ()
chassis corroded and undersealed
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside front and rear sills damaged and corroded not within a prescribed area
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main on chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fastened to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
All suspension and steering components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Vehicle chassis corroded all over in all mounting areas but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bump stop rubber missing
Nearside Front Inner Inner sill/lip corroded but not holed
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front and rear inner sill/lip corroded but not holed
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From body to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle to caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted through behind sill cover - small area visible (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
All suspension and steering components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Vehicle chassis corroded all over in all mounting areas but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bump stop rubber missing
Nearside Front Inner Inner sill/lip corroded but not holed
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Offside Front and rear inner sill/lip corroded but not holed
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated From body to chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level lamp (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle underside corrosion to body, chassis, suspension and steering components
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Cable pivot on axle (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 2 nuts (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level lamp (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle underside corrosion to body, chassis, suspension and steering components
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light has one bulb out (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak from filter and sump plug ()
front suspension and steering components starting to corrode
underside of vehicle sprayed with wax oil preventing a clear view of vehicle components
Chassis corroded all over but not considered to be excessive or weakened
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe along offside chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tread of tyre
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to chassis supplying nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to chassis supplying offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (3.5.1i)
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
front brakes pads very low
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DY55 LFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 DY55 LFJ, 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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DY55 LFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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