MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
parking brake efficiency only just met
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Central exhaust hangers corroded & centre hanger snapped & adrift
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boots (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
corrosion to suspension & steering components
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Central exhaust hangers corroded & centre hanger snapped & adrift
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boots (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
corrosion to suspension & steering components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis corrosion
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack joints (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bad gearbox oil leak
chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
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)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake cable pivot slightly seized
power steering rack damp on both rack gaiters possible internal leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YT55 AKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YT55 AKN, 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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YT55 AKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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