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SO05 NFC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,693 mi
Last recorded119,693 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NFC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,693 miles

Both rear Tyres perished

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 119,693 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe popped on test (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to excess blow (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe popped on brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear Tyres perished

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,851 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,575 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,575 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,575 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,005 miles

very very rusty under car

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,405 miles

front / rear brakes

front tyres

Fail 21 Jun 2012 72,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

front / rear brakes

front tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,810 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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SO05 NFC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO05 NFC, 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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SO05 NFC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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