MOT Status
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101,906 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front coil springs slight corroded
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre has nail in
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))
Age Cracks in N/S/F Tyre
H/Brake cable pivot on rear axle starting to seize
Rear Exhaust Mount Insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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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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