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FB05 JZK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,665 mi
Last recorded103,665 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JZK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 103,665 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 May 2020 100,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2019 98,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner sill areas corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,492 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,086 miles

Rear diff bracket corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,001 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,856 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,773 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,760 miles

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2010 41,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,286 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,286 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,020 miles

front and rear no.plates deteriorating

parking brake lever free travel requires attention.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 25,902 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear no.plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside wiper blade smearing

parking brake lever free travel requires attention.

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 JZK 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 88.2%.

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 FB05 JZK, 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 JZK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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