MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake significantly lower than nearside
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear parking brake significantly lower than nearside
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support bracket corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner cill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support bracket corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper support bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper support bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SC54 WHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SC54 WHL, 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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What year was SC54 WHL registered?
SC54 WHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 January 2005.
Is SC54 WHL safe to buy?
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