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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both too front flexi and both too rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides and plastic on outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both too front flexi and both too rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides and plastic on outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front too rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength too outer corroded in verious places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength too outer sill corroded in verious places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front too rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on front and rear suspension
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Corrosion To Rear Springs
Offside Front Head Lamp Slightly Opaque
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Slightly Damp
Corrosion To Rear Springs Noted
Both Rear Discs Pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Head Lamp Slightly Opaque
Offside Front Steering Gaiter Slightly Damp
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
CORROSION TO FRONT SPRINGS
Corrosion to rear springs
Offside Front Steering gaiter damp
Rear brake discs pitted
Corrosion to both rear coil springs
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
automatic gearbox sump pan corroded and weeping fluid
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
automatic gearbox sump pan corroded and weeping fluid
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting bracket & exhaust flanges corroded
front tyres becoming worn
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front tyres becoming worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
rear handbrake slight bind
N/S/R Brake tight but not restricted movement
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/R Brake tight but not restricted movement
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
screw on nearside front tyre
front brake discs lipped - wearing thin
front brake pads worn low
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA05 RXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 RXS, 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 RXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2005.
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