MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,785 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear lines leading to near side rear and off side rear affected lines marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody corroded including shock absorber casings
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded.
Rear nearside and offside suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded.
both front shock absorber casings corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front body mounting prescribed area corroded.
Rear nearside and offside suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded.
both front shock absorber casings corroded
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)
all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded
engine cover fitted
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)
all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded
engine cover fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.2.6)
Spare tyre defective ()
engine and under covers fitted at time of test
exhaust centre mounting broken
Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.2.6)
Spare tyre defective ()
engine and under covers fitted at time of test
exhaust centre mounting broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP55 JYK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 SP55 JYK, 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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SP55 JYK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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