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FD05 AXY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,892 mi
Last recorded124,892 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 124,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021
Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,843 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust hanger cracked on one side

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,985 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear upper trailing arm mounting points on axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Chassis showing signs of corrosion at rear

Exhaust hanger cracked on one side

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Stiff (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,387 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,387 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,581 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,492 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,899 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting insecure but system adquately supported

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,716 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting insecure but system adequately supported

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,530 miles

Parking brake lever nearing end of its travel

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,543 miles

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

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 17 Jul 2008 34,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,913 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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FD05 AXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD05 AXY, 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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FD05 AXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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