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FG05 ZXS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,957 mi
Last recorded178,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2018 178,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 177,324 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 168,544 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 156,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 143,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 124,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,737 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,377 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,851 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 56,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate showing first signs of deteriating

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,328 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 ZXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 ZXS registered?

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

Is FG05 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 ZXS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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