MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes heavily undersealed
outer sill's covered - limited access
underbody heavily undersealed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes heavily undersealed
outer sill's covered - limited access
underbody heavily undersealed
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and middle inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and middle inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 UTL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 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 FY54 UTL, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FY54 UTL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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