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FY05 LBO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,279 mi
Last recorded143,279 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,279 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens misty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake performance just passed at 16%

under body and suspension has corrosion

wing mirror secured by cable ties

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,461 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,715 miles

general under body and chassis corrosion through out vehicle but all appears sound

some surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches but appears sound

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,441 miles

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

corrosion to multiple underside areas and components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,352 miles

chassis areas corroded but solid

outer sills covered by trims

slight play front roll bar bushes

Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

chassis areas corroded but solid

outer sills covered by trims

slight play front roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,359 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lenses misty (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lenses misty (1.7.5a)

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

plastic sillcovers fitted

slight leak in steering rack

Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lenses misty (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lenses misty (1.7.5a)

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

plastic sillcovers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,285 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 85,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear axle and underbody corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,141 miles

0/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre edges close to limit

some corrosion to n/s/r brake disk

Fail 11 Feb 2012 63,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

0/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre edges close to limit

some corrosion to n/s/r brake disk

unable to check performance an ballance to rear foot / hand brake due to dragging

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,256 miles

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

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 LBO 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 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 FY05 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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