MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm mount on axel (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion underbody components
n/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion underbody components
n/s/f tyre slight perishing outer wall
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear bump stop deteriorted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength transverse tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
both n/s & o/s/r shock absorber gaiter's deteriorated
general underbody components corroded
o/s/r bump stop deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres nearing limit
rear shock absorber gaiter's deteriorated
surface corrosion rear underbody components
o/s/f side light slight dim
spare tyre deflated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Central Rear towbar seriously corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear towbar seriously corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Engine cover and sill covers fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damp
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter wet with oil.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine cover and sill covers fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damp
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter wet with oil.
1/slight leak o/s steering rack
2/slight leak front diff
3/slight o/s steering rack spindle
4/sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1/wiperblades poor
2/slight leak o/s diff seal
3/slight leak o/s of steering rack
4/sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1/slight leak from offside of steering rack
3/sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1/slight leak from offside of steering rack
2/slight wear front brake discs
3/sill covers fitted
1/wiperblades noisey/poor
2/slight wear front brake discs
3/slight leak from o/s of steering rack
4/o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs slightly worn
sill covers fitted
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GY55 UUM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 GY55 UUM, 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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GY55 UUM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2005.
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