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FD05 XFG

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,184 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,373 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,655 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,043 miles

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

handbrake out of adjustment

sump corroding

tyres slighly cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,473 miles

front discs worn

o/s rear tyre worn on inside

sump rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,662 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 60,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 47,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,371 miles

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.

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 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.

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