MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle to link arm mounting brackets corroded offside holed,nearside detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear sill,doorshut & arch area corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and mounting platforms on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear crash bar/bumper mount bar corroded and holed
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas corroded, nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis corroded and tow bar corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
body undersill areas corroded and holed just outside any prescribed areas
rear axle heavy corrosion around all component mounts
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
exhaust center bracket broke off
rear axle corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill areas (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
unable to see some brake pipes due to covering / routing
Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated
Damp around power steering rack
Exhaust corroded & deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill areas (5.2.6)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Center (1.2.1b)
Unable to see some brake pipes due to covering / routing
General corrosion to chassis
General corrosion to rear axle casing
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Adv front number plate cracked
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside front position lamps slightly dull
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
offside and nearside front position lamps slightly dull
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YS55 BKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BKZ, 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 BKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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