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FL05 LBV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,087 mi
Last recorded161,087 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 161,087 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 161,087 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 154,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 154,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 150,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 150,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 147,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlight hazy

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 Mar 2017 147,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt damaged, and does not reel in (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlight hazy

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Mar 2016 145,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 145,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 137,778 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,417 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 121,417 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,376 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 111,376 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

nearside parking brake not working

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,209 miles

brake pedal ruber split

both front tyres worn edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 72,636 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,270 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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FL05 LBV 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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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