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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front prop shaft missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear parking brake effort low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front prop shaft missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear parking brake effort low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Propshaft missing
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
n/s front tyre bald on outer edge
n/s rear trailing arm slightly distorted
o/s front tyre bald on inner edge
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/r trailing arm slightly distorted
slight play in rear roll bar links
stains around fuel tank but no visible leaks
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/r trailing arm slightly distorted
slight play in rear roll bar links
stains around fuel tank but no visible leaks
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front prop shaft has been removed
Near side rear tie bar slightly bent
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear gear box side (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front prop shaft has been removed
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both front headlamp lenses opaquing / scratched patterns currently good
Chassis surface corrosion various sections
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly whitening in colour
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs starting to corrode slightly
both front tyres starting to wear on edges
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK55 PDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 GK55 PDX, 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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GK55 PDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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