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FN05 URS

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 URS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,422 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 144,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,151 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 113,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,796 miles

Central Rear cross member corroded and weak

Offside Rear back plate corroded and holled

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear chassis corroded and weak

both rear sills to floors holled plus weak

both rear springs corroded

signs of damp around fuel tank seam

Fail 21 Jul 2020 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement hand brake mounting seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear cross member corroded and weak

Offside Rear back plate corroded and holled

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear chassis corroded and weak

both rear sills to floors holled plus weak

both rear springs corroded

signs of damp around fuel tank seam

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,693 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,588 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 66,581 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake yoke seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill at front and rear has extensive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has extensive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch has extensive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill at front and rear has extensive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has extensive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch has extensive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,802 miles

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,986 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,066 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,922 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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FN05 URS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FN05 URS, 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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FN05 URS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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