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FV05 HRK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

146,462 mi
Last recorded146,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HRK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 146,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 146,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 139,186 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 139,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Caliper Flexi to Axle Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,131 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,131 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 135,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 135,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 134,192 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on the maximum at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 134,189 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on the maximum at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 133,536 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 133,529 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,794 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 132,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 132,447 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,155 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 119,104 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 114,406 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside front/ bothsides rear tyres cracked inner wall cord not showing

Pass 8 May 2013 105,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 105,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,240 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 80,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,030 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 52,030 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HRK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRK, 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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FV05 HRK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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