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FM05 ZSZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,767 mi
Last recorded160,767 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 160,767 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 159,701 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 159,701 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)

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 157,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 157,913 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 152,238 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 135,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 135,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 127,650 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,014 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 111,750 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,204 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,594 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 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.

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