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ET05 FAJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FAJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 101,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,116 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 83,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,828 miles

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

both front coil springs slight corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 73,499 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 66,752 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated transfer box front leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished 255/55/18 109v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 Jul 2021 66,750 miles

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))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated transfer box front leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished 255/55/18 109v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,746 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,144 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 37,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 33,941 miles

Age Cracks in N/S/F Tyre

H/Brake cable pivot on rear axle starting to seize

Rear Exhaust Mount Insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2012 25,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,789 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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ET05 FAJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ET05 FAJ, 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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ET05 FAJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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