MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
different size tyres fitted to front axel to rear axel
different size tyres fitted to rear axel to front axel
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake performance low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
different size tyres fitted to front axel to rear axel
different size tyres fitted to rear axel to front axel
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear "pipes" (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
Nail in o/s/f tyre(can be repaired).
Washers out of adjustment.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD55 YUA 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 65%.
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 FD55 YUA, 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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FD55 YUA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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