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FE05 ORK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,869 mi
Last recorded125,869 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 125,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 120,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 120,077 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nesaride and offside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,083 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside, offside front & nearside rear outer sills corroded heavily & holed but in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,979 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body inner sills excessively corroded! (body separate from chassis)

Various under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2021 110,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body inner sills excessively corroded! (body separate from chassis)

Various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 101,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,934 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 79,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,243 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,801 miles

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

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 ORK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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