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AY55 FGX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,071 mi
Last recorded143,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 143,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 140,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 135,045 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 135,045 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,433 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,599 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,598 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 101,171 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in transfer box universal joint

Pass 17 May 2014 88,090 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 24 May 2013 78,992 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 78,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 78,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,090 miles

n/s park cable at hub slight m/ment.

travel at park lever.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,680 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,584 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,356 miles

WASHERS POOR PRESSURE. VERY SLIGHT M/MENT N/S REAR INNER ANTIROLL BAR BUSH.

travel at park lever. rear exhaust mounting rubber split.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,248 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 FGX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

AY55 FGX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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