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MOT History from tests of petrol KIA SORENTOs year 2006

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mot history
Pass percent:63.29%
(The average a petrol KIA SORENTO year 2006 passes without issue)
Based on:828 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment72
Brake pipe excessively corroded49
Registration plate lamp issues47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively35
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Registration plate issues14
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||7
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||4
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.3a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|2
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure towing socket and wiring |1.9.2a|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour both |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Side repeater missing both |1.4.A.2b|1
Side repeater missing both sides |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section |7.1.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Spare wheel insecure in carrier |6.1.5 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down-Pipe Flexi-Joint leaking |6.1.2 |a||1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti rollbar D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake axle pivot seized (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill below A post |6.1.B.2|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint upper wishbone |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting Broken |7.1.1|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement REAR AXLE |1.1.15 |e||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens misted (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level brake lamp |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside front |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill member. |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill member. |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel. |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs cleaned (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs cleaned (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e||1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 brackets corroded off centre of exhaust |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill |6.2.2 |d| |ii||1
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill |6.2.2 |d| |ii||1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Central Stop lamp|s| with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside 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||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Power steering component leaking Steering rack |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jets Aiming Above Screen |3.5 |a||1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Centre Rear Seat Belt Buckle Missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Battery leaking electrolyte |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center flexi pipe |7.1.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush on both sides D bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush on both sides D bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Emissions not tested due to major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust system insecure hangar broke off (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working aftermarket led strip fitted original sidelights not fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake |1.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (Axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (Axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (Axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside 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))1
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))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1

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