MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,405 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside side repeater has water ingress
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Pivot seized (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside side repeater has water ingress
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Water ingress (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box rubber split
slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes
unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded
vehicle underside has signs of corrosion
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front prop shaft has slight play & rubber boot deteriorated
rear axle corroded
slight oil leak from steering rack
slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front prop shaft has slight play & rubber boot deteriorated
nearside front tyre on limit
rear axle corroded
rear brake pads appear low approx 80% worn
slight oil leak from steering rack
slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes
rear tyres slightly stepped on edges
slight play inner rack joint
aux belt
front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn
main brake pipes above chassis at rear
play in transferbox rear coupling
rack damp
rear axle corroded around shocker brackets
rear brakes sticking
rear pads aprox 70% worn
Brake pivot has restricted free movement parkbrake (3.5.1k)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
aux belt
front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn
main brake pipes above chassis at rear
play in transferbox rear coupling
rack damp
rear axle corroded around shocker brackets
rear brakes sticking
rear pads aprox 70% worn
rear tyres slightly stepped on edges
slight play inner rack joint
anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn
brake discs slightly worn
o/s/r brake pads appear aprox 70% worn
rear exhaust hangar weak
rear wiper smearing
steering rack damp
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
auxillary belt cracking
front discs slightly worn
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
aux belt cracking
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
aux belt cracking
pas fluid low
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 225/55 r18 109y
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YB55 TLY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YB55 TLY, 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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YB55 TLY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2005.
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