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FM05 BZY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 72,599 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Towbar component slightly worn detachable coupling worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,215 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1.both front to rear pipes 2.offside and nearside pipes along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,211 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both doors unable to check rear seatbelts (6.2.B.1c)

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1.both front to rear pipes 2.offside and nearside pipes along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 58,097 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,147 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,405 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,357 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,499 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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FM05 BZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FM05 BZY, 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 BZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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