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HD05 FKL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,809 mi
Last recorded152,809 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FKL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 152,809 miles

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

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

front and rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 May 2012 152,809 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front and rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2011 132,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 114,085 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 114,085 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 90,750 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2009 90,733 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW INNER EDGE 4MM

Pass 6 May 2008 65,654 miles

FRONT DISC PADS 3MM

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

both rear tyres 2/5mm

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 FKL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HD05 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

HD05 FKL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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