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FG05 VYP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,927 mi
Last recorded103,927 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,927 miles

3x bulbs inop in high level stop light

Corrosion to underside suspension components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,927 miles

3x bulbs inop in high level stop light

Corrosion to underside suspension components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,526 miles

Steering is heavy

both front steel brake pipes are starting to corrode that go to the flexi pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2020 97,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering is heavy

both front steel brake pipes are starting to corrode that go to the flexi pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,741 miles

n/s/f inner sill has small corrosion hole

nsf metal brake pipe starting to corrode

nsr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

osr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,201 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,757 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,069 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 22,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,166 miles

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

Offside 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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FG05 VYP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FG05 VYP, 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 FG05 VYP registered?

FG05 VYP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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