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FD05 YUL

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,195 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 104,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Back silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,092 miles

underbody dirty

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,975 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s top arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s outer sills have surface corrosion around rubber bungs

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre 3mm and n/s/f 3.5mm and perished

slight blue smoke under acceleration

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,454 miles

Very minor damage in swept area of windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2019 87,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Very minor damage in swept area of windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,287 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Very minor damage on windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,497 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,426 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,878 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 YUL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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