MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front prop shaft missing
parking brake just met requirments adjustment or repair needed
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Rear seat belt operation obscured by dog guard ...not tested
headlight patterns deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle
tow ball not in place for test
Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Central Rear seat belt operation obscured by dog guard ...not tested
headlight patterns deteriorating but unlikely to dazzle
tow ball not in place for test
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S "D" ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S "D" ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition SILENCER MISSING (7.1.4)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes have slight play ...both sides (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak rear of engine
no electrics fitted for tow bar at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes have slight play ...both sides (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak rear of engine
no electrics fitted for tow bar at time of test
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advice LPG tank starting to corode
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
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YS55 AHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YS55 AHL, 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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YS55 AHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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