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FV05 HBF

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,160 mi
Last recorded138,160 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 138,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 87,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 84,997 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 84,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,857 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,538 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 72,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,957 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 45,957 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,734 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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FV05 HBF 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 72.2%.

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 FV05 HBF, 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 FV05 HBF registered?

FV05 HBF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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