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SM05 ZBE

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,152 mi
Last recorded82,152 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZBE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,886 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,409 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 48,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2010 35,761 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,797 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,996 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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SM05 ZBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM05 ZBE, 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 SM05 ZBE registered?

SM05 ZBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SM05 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 ZBE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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