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FV05 RYH

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,273 mi
Last recorded113,273 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Prop shaft joint seal has a slight leak

Vehicle Undersprayed

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,914 miles

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

Covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 112,540 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 112,540 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2017 105,576 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,471 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,146 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 69,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,891 miles

Rear silencer not fully secure

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 43,496 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 36,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 28,105 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 28,105 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

FV05 RYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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