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FP05 UAY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,341 mi
Last recorded97,341 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,341 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both where they join the flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both sills corroded and holed - seperate chassis

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,589 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

Offside Rear close to tread wear bars

Pass 12 May 2020 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 86,882 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 80,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,313 miles

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,516 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 45,588 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,511 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2010 35,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,529 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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FP05 UAY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP05 UAY, 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 FP05 UAY registered?

FP05 UAY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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