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FD55BYA
2005 KIA SORENTO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration FD55BYA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
⚠️
63 Total Defects Recorded
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested top hose leaking fluid (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,565 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,992 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2019 4 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,487 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,437 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017 4 Jun 20265 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,689 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016 4 Jun 202610 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,773 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 4 Jun 20263 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,562 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 4 Jun 202610 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,398 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014 4 Jun 20267 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,535 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
2 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,425 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
11 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,276 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2011 4 Jun 202611 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,660 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010 4 Jun 20262 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,221 MI
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FD55BYA was registered on 2005-12-30
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