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FD05 GTU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 120,978 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,989 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 114,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,559 miles

Undersealed underneath???

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,711 miles

both wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,335 miles

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

o/s/r tyre becoming out off shape

Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,335 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre becoming out off shape

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,089 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,191 miles

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

Nearside front tyre becoming low on tread and worn on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,191 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front tyre becoming low on tread and worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,365 miles

n s f getting low outer edge and o s f starting to crack inbetween tyre tread

Pass 12 May 2010 38,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,642 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 GTU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FD05 GTU, 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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What year was FD05 GTU registered?

FD05 GTU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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