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FE05 ORO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 121,942 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R Full brake pipe paint with black spray & cover the corrosion

Under the vehicle general paint with black spray

Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,762 miles

Both rear tyres 2-3mm and has deep cracks in tread unable to see fully if reached cords

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust joints and bolts in very poor condition

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

Front inner brake pads look low but unable to see fully

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Red due to excessive heat and slight brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak would advise getting looked into

Underside and chassis rails rusty condition

Fail 23 Oct 2020 118,749 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres 2-3mm and has deep cracks in tread unable to see fully if reached cords

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust joints and bolts in very poor condition

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

Front inner brake pads look low but unable to see fully

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Red due to excessive heat and slight brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak would advise getting looked into

Underside and chassis rails rusty condition

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,110 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,110 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 59,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,555 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,858 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,937 miles

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

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 ORO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

FE05 ORO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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