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EX05 FEG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,308 mi
Last recorded160,308 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FEG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 160,308 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Mounting excessively corroded and tie bar detatched (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy corrosion to chassis, body, and suspension components

Nearside Rear inner sill excessively corroded within body mount prescribed area, but not reducing overall strength

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sills excessively corroded within body mount prescribed area, but not reducing overall strength

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,385 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of ageing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 151,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of ageing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 151,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of ageing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 142,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 142,650 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 1 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 134,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front propshaft missing at time of test

inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 May 2014 121,635 miles

rear tyres tread depth low 3mm

Fail 6 May 2014 121,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside wiper blade slightly worn

rear tyres tread depth low 3mm

Pass 14 May 2013 107,600 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 107,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2012 92,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 78,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,302 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,196 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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EX05 FEG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FEG, 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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EX05 FEG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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