MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Leak on steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlight misted
Offside Rear Torque reaction bar corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Leak on steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlight misted
Offside Rear Torque reaction bar corroded
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
light to medium surface corrosion to underbody and general components
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
fuel tank guard corroded
light to medium surface corrosion to underbody and general components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
fuel tank guard corroded
light to medium surface corrosion to underbody and general components
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
engine M.I.L lit
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
engine m.i.l light on
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine m.i.l lit
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL55 XYJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FL55 XYJ, 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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FL55 XYJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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