MOT Status
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154,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective was flat - re-inflated ()
nearside and offside rear underseals/door shuts corroded
heavy scabby corrosion to chassis
n/s/r door handle insecure. but still opens door
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f outer cv boot perished ,deteriorated
o/s/f seat belt light frayed
park brake just met reqs, may require adjustment/ attention
wear to both rear D rubbers
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f tyre's inner edge low 2mm
wear to n/s/r anti roll bar D rubber
wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link
both rear shocks misting of oil
o/s/f outer cv boot perishing
o/s/f seat belt light fraying to edges
wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 21/5 watt bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both rear shocks misting of oil
o/s/f outer cv boot perishing
o/s/f seat belt light fraying to edges
wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link
corrosion to nsr chassis (scabby)
slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link
rear pads getting low 3mm
rear pads getting low 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system re tightened joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers slight play (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers slight play (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre getting low on tread
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers slight play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers slight play (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre getting low on tread
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight wear to both front anti roll bar D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight wear to both front anti roll bar D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear exhaust rubber mount missing, (replaced)
slight wear to front anti roll bar D rubbers
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF54 DVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VF54 DVY, 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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VF54 DVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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