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FM05 CAU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,418 mi
Last recorded151,418 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 151,418 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

patches of corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2016 129,032 miles

patches of light underside corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,247 miles

front prop-shaft missing

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism only just makes requirements

Fail 16 Feb 2015 105,247 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front prop-shaft missing

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism only just makes requirements

Pass 10 May 2013 96,847 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack mounting

Pass 28 May 2012 90,232 miles

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

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

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

slight play in ns steering rack mounting

Pass 4 May 2011 79,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,804 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

item hanging of mirror in drivers view (removed)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 54,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

item hanging of mirror in drivers view (removed)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,856 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 CAU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CAU, 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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What year was FM05 CAU registered?

FM05 CAU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 CAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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