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SN05 KZF

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 143,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,835 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 142,833 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,930 miles

Nearside Rear door shuts corroded

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear door shuts corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 141,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door shuts corroded

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear door shuts corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,154 miles

Nearside Rear DOOR SHUT CORRODED

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear DOOR SHUT CORRODED

Offside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2020 141,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear DOOR SHUT CORRODED

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear DOOR SHUT CORRODED

Offside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 3 May 2019 131,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 107,434 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 107,433 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 95,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 95,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,961 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,353 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,353 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,813 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 34,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 23,659 miles

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

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

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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SN05 KZF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SN05 KZF, 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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SN05 KZF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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