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FA05 LDF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,000 mi
Last recorded132,000 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 132,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged offside rear fouling brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre nail

spare tyre flat

under vehicle and chassis very corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,172 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 111,576 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,722 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 93,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,034 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,622 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,877 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,615 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,196 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 39,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,027 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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FA05 LDF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA05 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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