MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,653 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil stain on front undershield below intercooler and oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded near rear body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil stain on front undershield below intercooler and oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded near rear body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler at front of vehicle? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive propshaft seal to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler at front of vehicle? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive propshaft seal to diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Park brake pivot seized
wipers starting to smeere
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
O/S/F TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE (TRACKING)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/F TYRE IS WEARING ON INNER EDGE (TRACKING)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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DY55 YFX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YFX, 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 YFX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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