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FE05 TTJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,849 mi
Last recorded144,849 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,960 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on inner sills os ns covered in tape not structle

slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 17 Aug 2021 142,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 138,930 miles

handbrake req attention

ns rear shock absorber damp ns rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,034 miles

os front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,920 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s under sill coroding

o/s under sill coroding

Fail 27 Jul 2018 128,917 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s under sill coroding

o/s under sill coroding

Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,653 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills coroding

both undersills coroding

Fail 26 Jul 2017 119,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills coroding

both undersills coroding

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,690 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 113,689 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,684 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 106,681 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,565 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 99,565 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,911 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,286 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,313 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,313 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,298 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 TTJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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