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AY55 FDP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,108 mi
Last recorded129,108 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FDP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 129,108 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 122,516 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear park brake out of balance left to right

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 115,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear park brake out of balance left to right

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front antiroll bar link gaitor perished

Offside Front o/s/f trackrod end gaitor perished

Pass 15 May 2019 109,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 103,014 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 103,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 96,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,210 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 90,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,758 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,927 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 22 Oct 2010 46,424 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,160 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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AY55 FDP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY55 FDP, 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 AY55 FDP registered?

AY55 FDP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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