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FM05 OBK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OBK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s n/s rear inner wheel arches rusty condition

Fail 31 May 2019 110,867 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle stabelizer mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,683 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion n/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,041 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to under body

cracking to rear exhaust rubber

damage to front number plate

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

n/s/ wiper split

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to under body

cracking to rear exhaust rubber

damage to front number plate

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

n/s/ wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

wipers poor

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

wipers poor

Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,992 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front windscreen wipers split

corrosion to rear coil springs

damage to front bumper & front number plate

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,992 miles

both front windscreen wipers split

corrosion to rear coil springs

damage to front bumper & front number plate

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,973 miles

both rear tyre walls worn

corrosion to rear coil springs

light corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 11 Oct 2011 74,973 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre walls worn

corrosion to rear coil springs

light corrosion to exhaust system

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,367 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,367 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,527 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 OBK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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