MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stabiliser link rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe corroded at rear.
o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop. shaft - rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached o/s/f lower ball joint nut has no locking device. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
fuel pipe corroded at rear.
o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake pads worn to 2.5mm.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL05 FLJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FL05 FLJ, 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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FL05 FLJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 April 2005.
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