MOT Status
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54,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak under bonnet ()
front to rear chassis rail slight corroded
hand brake travel high
n/s and o/s outer sills covered
n/s and o/s steering rack boots slight seepage of oil coming out of boots
n/s and o/s under side sills slight corroded rear end
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi section(s) leaking within flexi meshing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust pipe mounting broken away, YET system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy front exhaust flexi section(s) leaking gases (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear diff. leading to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose pipes leading to rear diff. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyre(s) cracking around rim on sidewalls of tyre(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions "INSIDE" on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi section(s) leaking within flexi meshing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust pipe mounting broken away, YET system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy front exhaust flexi section(s) leaking gases (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear diff. leading to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose pipes leading to rear diff. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyre(s) cracking around rim on sidewalls of tyre(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack boot (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split and leaking (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak ()
offside inner sill corroded and holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light incomplete but more than 50%. (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both ends of rack slight leak. (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light incomplete but more than 50%. (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both ends of rack slight leak. (2.3.3b)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG05 ZXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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