MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
subframe showing signs of corrosion
underbody surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
subframe showing signs of corrosion
underbody surface corrosion.
Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear chassis corroded
rear spring mounts corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis upper crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front undersill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front undersill corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear chassis corroded
rear spring mounts corroded
rear undersills corroded
steering rack damp (leaking)
Central Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis mount front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis mount front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank. Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear brake has slight bind
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
slight surface corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight surface corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight fluid leak from steering rack
slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight fluid leak from steering rack
slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes
n/s/r door not unlocking with central locking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads look to be worn low
n/s/r tyre is showing signs of perishing
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads look to be worn low
n/s/r tyre is showing signs of perishing
rear registration plate is delaminating
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX54 TYP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 VX54 TYP, 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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VX54 TYP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2005.
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