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FG05 WOD

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,320 mi
Last recorded128,320 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside front hose, up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 128,320 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill (center) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside front hose, up to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside inner sill (front) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,833 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area's

offside rear wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area's

Fail 13 Jan 2020 122,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,355 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 118,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,108 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 106,107 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,290 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

unable to fully check both outter sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,238 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

unable to fully check both outter sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,826 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 86,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,646 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering rack wet with fluid.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 73,613 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering rack wet with fluid.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

It would appear that the nearside parking brake is inoperative, also binding slightly and squealing when driven.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,682 miles

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,696 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,245 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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FG05 WOD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WOD, 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 WOD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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