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EX05 FDZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,656 mi
Last recorded120,656 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 120,656 miles

corrosion to chassis rails and inner sills

corrosion to rear suspension mounting points on axle

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play ball joint front

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,562 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills and rear inner panels

corrosion to rear axle mounting tie rod brackets and chassis

play in centre d bushes on front

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Mar 2021 116,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint corroded holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside brake binding

corrosion to inner sills and rear inner panels

corrosion to rear axle mounting tie rod brackets and chassis

play in centre d bushes on front

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear chassis rails/inner sills and suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,121 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges smooth

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to inner sills

front pads wearing low

rear axle bracket heavy corroded on limit

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,424 miles

crack lower part of windscreen outside swept area

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,051 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,039 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,383 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,720 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,930 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 70,928 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,350 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 65,350 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,585 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,099 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 52,099 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,993 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Plastic sill trims fitted

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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EX05 FDZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX05 FDZ, 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 EX05 FDZ registered?

EX05 FDZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EX05 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FDZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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