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FY05 WCL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,433 mi
Last recorded115,433 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WCL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint From drumstick (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 115,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint From drumstick (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,574 miles

sill covers and undershields fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,151 miles

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

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,078 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,419 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 25,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT WASHERS JUST HITTING SCREEN

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,880 miles

alot of travel on h/brake lever

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 WCL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol 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 FY05 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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