MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,647 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security brackets , very back of vehicle rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security brackets , very back of vehicle rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill various places (red chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill mid section (red chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security brackets , very back of vehicle rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security brackets , very back of vehicle rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout inner sills o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside [inner edge] front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation nearside rear (1.1.15 (d))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front & rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside [inner edge] front (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
centre rear stop lamp not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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FM05 BZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 FM05 BZT, 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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FM05 BZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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