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FE05 OTA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,692 mi
Last recorded81,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OTA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,692 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 81,692 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front inner sills corroded not n zone

both rear outer sills corroded not in zone

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 81,582 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check rear seat belts

underside chassis and suspension component corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,515 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills ,,, plastic over sills fitted (5.2.6)

child seat fitted @ nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,272 miles

rear tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills ,,, plastic over sills fitted (5.2.6)

child seat fitted @ nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,733 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light has bulbs out

n/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush has slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,052 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,285 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 65,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,764 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,190 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 32,548 miles

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low,offside worse

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,705 miles

offside rear light lens cracked. slight condenced .

Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,697 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn near limit

front brake pads appear worn low

offside rear light lens cracked. slight condenced .

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 OTA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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