MOT Status
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135,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bushes., (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides inner sills under vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bushes., (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills towards front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills towards front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack leaking fluid
parking brake just meets requirements
small corrosion holes in both front sill to floors
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
parking brake just meets requirements
small corrosion holes in both front sill to floors
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sill to floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sill to floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald and cut
Nearside Rear tyre cut and perishing
Offside Front tyre cut
Offside Rear tyre cut and has a nail and perishing
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front disc scored
Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald and cut
Nearside Rear tyre cut and perishing
Offside Front tyre cut
Offside Rear tyre cut and has a nail and perishing
oil leak
engine bay covers and under body trays
rear brake pads low advise full brake check
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine bay covers and under body trays
rear brake pads low advise full brake check
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Both front sidelights dim but opperational.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front sidelights dim but opperational.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Three valve caps missing.
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 ZWB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,359cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 EK55 ZWB, 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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EK55 ZWB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2005.
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