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FN05 UST

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,991 mi
Last recorded123,991 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 UST
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 123,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 15 May 2021 122,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack damp

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2020 118,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack damp

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 118,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front ,middle and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front ,middle and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded and weak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 114,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,210 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 101,196 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,703 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UST is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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