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FM05 BZT

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,647 mi
Last recorded92,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,647 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 92,635 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,346 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 90,337 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 82,618 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 81,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 79,803 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,565 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,006 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,006 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,367 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 65,367 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,663 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,633 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,298 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,752 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,341 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,494 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 24,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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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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