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FV05 RYA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,299 mi
Last recorded130,299 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 130,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play innerarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play innerarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 130,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play innerarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play innerarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,909 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,344 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,843 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 100,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 84,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 70,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,236 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,236 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,401 miles

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

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 RYA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV05 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

FV05 RYA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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