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AO05 FNY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,417 mi
Last recorded146,417 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FNY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 146,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 131,330 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 131,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired plug not inserted (3.4.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 125,164 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 125,160 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 118,140 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 118,140 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 110,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 95,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,020 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AO05 FNY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 FNY, 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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What year was AO05 FNY registered?

AO05 FNY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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