MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Tie rod mounting on axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Tie rod mounting on axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes have applied protection
Chassis rusty
Nearside and offside sills soft
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipes have applied protection
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle chassis rusted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Road wheel fixing missing Every road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes have applied protection
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle chassis rusted
Both rear wheel arches rusted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Some brake pipes have applied protection
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ( at rear of tank ) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ( at rear of tank ) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)
Both rear wheel arches rusted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Some brake pipes have applied protection
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
all brake pipes greased, unable to inspect.
brake ferrules greased, unable to inspect.
oil leak from front differential.
power steering pipes greased, unable to inspect.
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
all brake pipes greased, unable to inspect.
brake ferrules greased, unable to inspect.
oil leak from front differential.
power steering pipes greased, unable to inspect.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect
Oil leak
front tyres showing signs of perishing /cracking within tread areas
somr areas of brake piping coated with copper grease unable to examine properly
brake pedal rubber worn
near side front brake pipe getting corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
near side front brake pipe getting corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO05 XOT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SO05 XOT, 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 SO05 XOT registered?
SO05 XOT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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