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FA05 CNF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,859 mi
Last recorded87,859 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 CNF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,859 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S Front Headlamps Lens Not Clear. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2019 80,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,037 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2018 75,020 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near side (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over back axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,316 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,912 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 48,321 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,296 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,005 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 33,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,589 miles

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

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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FA05 CNF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 FA05 CNF, 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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FA05 CNF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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