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FY05 ACU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ACU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,855 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip cant fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and spring components both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroding

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2457016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip cant fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and spring components both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroding

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,003 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Front Tyre on inner side wall veneer separation / cracking

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,144 miles

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

front tyres perished on inside edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 83,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,529 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 75,524 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Airbag warning light is illuminated

Handbrake travel slightly excessive

Nsf anti roll bar bush worn

O/S mirror damaged(but not excessively affecting the view to the rear)

Osf anti roll bar bush worn

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,338 miles

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

Steering rack boots damp with oil.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,942 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,176 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 31,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FY05 ACU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY05 ACU, 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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FY05 ACU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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