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FG05 WKA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,582 mi
Last recorded57,582 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,582 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER SPLITTING

Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,382 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,932 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 18,932 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 WKA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

FG05 WKA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is FG05 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 WKA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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