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FX05 MPO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,526 mi
Last recorded108,526 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 MPO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 108,526 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested lens is dirty (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested lens is dirty (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,835 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,835 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,954 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,946 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,857 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 54,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,853 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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FX05 MPO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX05 MPO, 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 FX05 MPO registered?

FX05 MPO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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