MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,455 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody repairs covered in sealer
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front body mounts behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both reaR inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body corroded
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear body corroded but not affecting security
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear body corroded but not affecting security
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements comes on with side light (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR TRACKING (4.1.E.1)
SPEAR FLAT
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all four road tyres showing signs of cracking on outer tyre walls
nearside front tyre showing signs of slight wear on inner and outer edges of tread
offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE55 XYC 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 70%.
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 FE55 XYC, 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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FE55 XYC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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