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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak ()
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak ()
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area to sill flange area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Mechanical system has failed (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe(s) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front windscreen has items hanging into the swept area/and items secured to the windscreen
Nearside Front additional door mirror pivot is worn
Nearside Front lower floor section seat belt prescribed area has corrosion occurring
Nearside Front tyre valve stem is damaged
Offside Rear outer wheel arch area has corrosion occurring
Offside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract and requires some manual help
Offside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel
Rear Upper high level stop lamps have 50% inoperative
Rear Upper high level stop lamps have 50% inoperative
Rear axle (2) suspension springs are corroded
Rear number plate lamps only illuminate while the loading door is in the closed position
The engine auxiliary drive belt(s) are deteriorted
The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations, and there is a oil leak present (2c)
The headlamp lenses are deteriorated/dirty
The offside lower floor section seat belt prescribed area has corrosion occurring
The rear exhaust flange is leaking
The two bar twin 7 pin sockets are damaged, corroded and access flap missing
The park brake has not been tested due to a mechanical failure, the vehicle is dangerous to drive
The service brakes have not been tested due to a leak, the vehicle is dangerous to drive
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short tow bar socket pins corroded (7) PIN (1.9.2b)
Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)
Front wiper blades are splitting and leaving streaks of fluid behind.(8.2.2)
Headlamps horizontal beam pattern were too low when the beam aim control set at 3
Nearside Front headlamp aim set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)
Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.93 mm (4.1E.1)
Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)
Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.83 mm (4.1E.1)
Offside Rear brake pad(s) are worn thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)
Rear Upper Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached inside protective gaiter (intermittent)operation number plate lamps when hatch open (1.9.2b)
Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) have [2/4] 50% inoperative (1.2.1b)
Rear axle (2) brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)
front to rear brake pipes have corrosion present (3.6B.2c)
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement across axle (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short tow bar socket pins corroded (7) PIN (1.9.2b)
Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)
Front wiper blades are splitting and leaving streaks of fluid behind.(8.2.2)
Headlamps horizontal beam pattern were too low when the beam aim control set at 3
Nearside Front headlamp aim set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)
Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.93 mm (4.1E.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)
Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.83 mm (4.1E.1)
Offside Rear brake pad(s) are worn thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear suspension spring is corroding (2.4C.1b)
Rear Upper Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached inside protective gaiter (intermittent)operation number plate lamps when hatch open (1.9.2b)
Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) have [2/4] 50% inoperative (1.2.1b)
Rear axle (2) brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)
front to rear brake pipes have corrosion present (3.6B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust hanger corroded + broken
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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YR05 SXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YR05 SXY, 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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YR05 SXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2005.
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