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FV05 YMW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 111,105 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,416 miles

Corrosion to underside

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,165 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 106,160 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills & inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINTS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills & inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,909 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox/prop shaft seal ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,908 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox/prop shaft seal ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,382 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 89,276 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,882 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,659 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have low tread on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,659 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,666 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 YMW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

FV05 YMW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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