MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis rail area ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis rail area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded chassis rail area ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis rail area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [Both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [Both] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
o/s & n/s rear seatbelts slow to retract
Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake cable (3.5.1k)
Central Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective ()
front tyre valves slight cracking/perished
o/s & n/s rear seatbelts slow to retract
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced aim vague (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced aim vague (1.7.5a)
Spare tyre defective ()
exhaust silencer slight corrosion
n/s/f brake pads uneven wear
o/s/r tyre soft
parking brake linkage stiff
Nearside Rear tyre low tread
Offside Front tyre low tread
Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
headlamp lenses poor condition
n/s/r seat belt slow to retract
power steering rack slight leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f wheel bearing has play and is noisy
power steering level on min
rear seat belts slow to retract
wipers poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play detected osf wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA05 HLC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 EA05 HLC, 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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EA05 HLC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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