MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
chassis corroded
inner sills corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly.
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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