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AU05 FFZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Lpg 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 76,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Fail 13 May 2025 76,552 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,481 miles

exhaust bracket broken at center

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 66,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 64,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,293 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,390 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,394 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,502 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,618 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,649 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,081 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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AU05 FFZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU05 FFZ, 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 AU05 FFZ registered?

AU05 FFZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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