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FN05 USO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,784 mi
Last recorded130,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 USO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 130,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,315 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 125,315 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,004 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,268 miles

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

front and rear anti-roll bar d-bushes have slight play

oil leak from gearbox area

slight lift in front suspension ball joints

Fail 8 Apr 2014 79,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear anti-roll bar d-bushes have slight play

oil leak from gearbox area

propshaft bolt missing

slight lift in front suspension ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,254 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 USO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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