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FV05 ZNO

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,786 mi
Last recorded78,786 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZNO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 78,786 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank outer cover has corrosion

rear axle has corrosion

side step brackets corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,254 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,254 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 68,383 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 68,380 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 64,778 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 May 2018 64,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint only felt when wheels are supporting weight of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,219 miles

NSF tyre low on outer edge

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,219 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

NSF tyre low on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZNO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

FV05 ZNO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 ZNO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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