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FY05 JSX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,367 mi
Last recorded122,367 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 JSX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 122,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,233 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,232 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 98,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,278 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,275 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,765 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 45,765 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,885 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,444 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 10,691 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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FY05 JSX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JSX, 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 FY05 JSX registered?

FY05 JSX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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