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FG05 ZXL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,723 mi
Last recorded54,723 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 54,723 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 51,051 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 50,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 45,631 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 39,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 33,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,474 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 33,470 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,977 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 32,962 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,475 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 28,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,955 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,953 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,741 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 27,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,693 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,600 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,284 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 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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