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HD05 FKE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,995 mi
Last recorded101,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FKE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,995 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,390 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 92,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,203 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,065 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,254 miles

245/70r16

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,957 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from both end of the rack. (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Benefit of doubt given. (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 59,957 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from both end of the rack. (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Benefit of doubt given. (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 50,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light misting of oil on steering rack

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2011 39,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

slight misting of oil front rack gators

towbar

Pass 25 May 2011 39,281 miles

sill covers fitted

slight misting of oil front rack gators

towbar

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 29,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,451 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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HD05 FKE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HD05 FKE, 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 HD05 FKE registered?

HD05 FKE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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