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FE05 NGU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,492 mi
Last recorded96,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,453 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,640 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,055 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox rear oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,914 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,150 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 NGU 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 73.3%.

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 FE05 NGU, 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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FE05 NGU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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