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FE05 OSM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,127 mi
Last recorded81,127 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OSM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,127 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded through not within a prescribed area

Offside inner sill corroded through not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,285 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,470 miles

Body heavily undersealed

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Chassi heavily undersealed

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

Offside rear brake shield heavily corroded

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,540 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material down inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat. ()

under side of vehicle corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,730 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,383 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,701 miles

automatic transmission leak poss fron sump bung or sump washers and has corrosion needs further invesigation ,if under warranty still refer to selling dealer

oil leak poss from external feed/return on side of sump

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,654 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,863 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 24,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,531 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 OSM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

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

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