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FE05 NFJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sills bothsides (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BEAM (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,183 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,439 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,880 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,686 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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FE05 NFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE05 NFJ, 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 FE05 NFJ registered?

FE05 NFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FE05 NFJ safe to buy?

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