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FB05 HHT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

225,633 mi
Last recorded225,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HHT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 225,633 miles

BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED AND SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 10 Jan 2024 223,593 miles

BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED

CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Fail 10 Jan 2024 223,593 miles

BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED

CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 221,870 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 18 Jan 2023 221,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 18 Jan 2022 220,155 miles

BOTH OUTTER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN A PRECRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED BADLY BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 6 Jan 2021 218,355 miles

both outter sills are corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2019 215,309 miles

under vehicle corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area,

Pass 16 Jul 2018 212,663 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 212,654 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 209,624 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 209,619 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 206,546 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 206,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 190,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 190,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 176,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 176,419 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 157,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 157,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,118 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 143,108 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 116,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 89,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 79,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 79,608 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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FB05 HHT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FB05 HHT, 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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FB05 HHT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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