MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front bumper support bracket corroded
Sill covers fitted
Some rear suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front bumper support bracket corroded
Sill covers fitted
Some rear suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
All shockabsers weak on damping
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All shockabsers weak on damping
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective
handbrake could do with adjusting
handbrake efficiency just in
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
handbrake could do with adjusting
handbrake efficiency just in
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU55 WXS 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 72%.
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 VU55 WXS, 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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VU55 WXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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