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ST05 FJY

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,151 mi
Last recorded117,151 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 FJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 117,151 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front rear subframes corroded

all inner & outer sills corroded

all suspension/components/bushes corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear inner wing support panel corroded/holed

rear axle & components corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,118 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 112,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,797 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 105,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 99,106 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,557 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 85,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,791 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,464 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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ST05 FJY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST05 FJY, 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 ST05 FJY registered?

ST05 FJY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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