MOT Status
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150,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front check strap not connected
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs & cross-members rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle upper tie bar mounts rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both rear brake pipes across axle leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front check strap not connected
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs & cross-members rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear axle upper tie bar mounts rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Corrosion starting under
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak but not excessive
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under truck has surface rust
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under truck has surface rust
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E1 TCB is a 2006 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2006 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 80,526 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 E1 TCB, 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 20 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E1 TCB is a 2006 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2006.
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