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FD05 XPX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XPX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,525 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

rear x member and suspension arms slight corrosion and flakiness of rust

Pass 24 Jun 2019 123,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 123,778 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 116,342 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover

n/s and o/s inner sills showing corrosion

n/s/f inner sill showing welding repair and heavily undersealed

noise from clutch/gearbox

under shield

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,672 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare tyre missing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 83,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 83,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,807 miles

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 36,340 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 XPX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

FD05 XPX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is FD05 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 XPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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