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FY05 JTU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,389 mi
Last recorded86,389 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,694 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,277 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 64,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,196 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,927 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

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 JTU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY05 JTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 JTU registered?

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

Is FY05 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 JTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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