MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush has play in pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush has play in pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Possible fuel leak or spillage on rear on the engine unable to confirm source at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM05 ZSZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?
FM05 ZSZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2005.
Is FM05 ZSZ safe to buy?
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