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FG05 WNW

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,199 mi
Last recorded163,199 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WNW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 163,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens pitted

handbrake long

Fail 21 Mar 2019 163,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens pitted

handbrake long

Pass 26 Mar 2018 149,204 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front headlamp lens pitted

front prop shaft missing

Fail 22 Mar 2018 149,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front headlamp lens pitted

front prop shaft missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,966 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 134,963 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 121,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front propshaft missing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,933 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Front differencial leaking oil

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front differencial leaking oil

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,895 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,890 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 71,012 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,993 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,402 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,671 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 53,671 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2009 42,251 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 1 Mar 2009 42,251 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

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 WNW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FG05 WNW, 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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FG05 WNW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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