MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides archs to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both sides
fuel tank
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear both sides
fuel tank
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE NOW (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE RUBBER PERRISHED BRAKET RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRIP CHECK SOON STRONG ADVISE MARKED WITH CRYON (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH STRIP CHECK SOON ()
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SILLS INNER SILLS SUP RUBBERS REQ CLEAN POWER WAX WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE NOW (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE RUBBER PERRISHED BRAKET RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRIP CHECK SOON STRONG ADVISE MARKED WITH CRYON (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH STRIP CHECK SOON ()
Rear Exhaust system insecure MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SILLS INNER SILLS SUP RUBBERS REQ CLEAN POWER WAX WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust mounting defective central bracket broken but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight corrosion on both front inner wing brake pipes
slight corrosion throughout rear underside of vehicle
slight travel in handbrake
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front inner sills marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout all and around rear axle (surface) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
hand brake slight travel
o/s inner rack joint slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement swivel on axle (3.5.1k)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main run at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement swivel on rear axle (3.5.1k)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front 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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YR55 KKJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YR55 KKJ, 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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YR55 KKJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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