2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · FM05 MOU
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 145,120 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM05 MOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 145,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM05 MOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (FM05 MOU) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
FM05 MOU Mileage History
- 02/02/2022116,679 mi
- 24/02/2022116,781 mi+102 mi
- 17/07/2023122,256 mi+5,475 mi
- 15/07/2024145,120 mi+22,864 mi
- 15/07/2024145,120 mi
Average of roughly 11,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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