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EX05 FEO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FEO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 86,866 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,143 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 85,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR brake backplate deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,977 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aged tyre tread, both rears (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,446 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,435 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake hose support clip adrift.

rear brake pipes corroding plus hand brake pivot seizing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,143 miles

both rear anti roll bar d-bushes have play not to exess

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,246 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,378 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,831 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 FEO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EX05 FEO, 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 FEO registered?

EX05 FEO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is EX05 FEO safe to buy?

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