MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Rear arches corroded
ALL FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
TOW HITCH CORRODED
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT /REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S N/S INNER SILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ALL FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
TOW HITCH CORRODED
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT /REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S N/S INNER SILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear axle and suspension components corroding
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chassis corroded
front prop shaft missing
inner sills corroded
rear axle corroded
Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake linkage siezed (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
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)
outer sill covers fitted
ns indicator tell tail is audable only not visual
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
alternator belt cracking
front no plate cracked
small stone chips in windscreen
windscreen scratched
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
alternator belt cracking
front no plate cracked
handbrake linkage seized
small stone chips in windscreen
windscreen scratched
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
handbrake linkage sticking slightly
minor damage to front number plate and mounting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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YX05 MXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 YX05 MXS, 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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YX05 MXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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