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FV05 PZB

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,732 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 93,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,961 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,970 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front washer jet adjustment required

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 45,831 miles

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

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

both outer seat belts retracting slowly

Fail 2 May 2012 45,830 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

both outer seat belts retracting slowly

spare below legal limit

Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,932 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,689 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,533 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 PZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV05 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

FV05 PZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 PZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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