MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened turrett on rear axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened turrett on rear axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
unable to inspect brake pipes above fuel tank
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front fethering edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake out of adjustment
sump corroding
tyres slighly cracked
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
handbrake out of adjustment
sump corroding
tyres slighly cracked
front discs worn
o/s rear tyre worn on inside
sump rusty
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs worn
o/s front tyre worn on inside
sump rusty
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s steering rack gator damp
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD05 XFG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?
FD05 XFG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is FD05 XFG safe to buy?
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