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CV55 FGE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 FGE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 79,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,406 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,821 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,070 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,747 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,747 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,979 miles

2 X F/W-BLADES SMALL SPLITS

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

245/70/16 X 4

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

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Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,080 miles

245/70/16 X 4

NSF W/BLADE SMALL SPLIT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,841 miles

245/70/16 X 4

AIR BAD W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

MINOR LEAK EXHAUST GAS

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/12

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,525 miles

245/70/16 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

PBT---------PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/11

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,803 miles

245/70/16 X4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

PBT-PODOT

SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 May 2009 31,766 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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CV55 FGE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV55 FGE, 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 CV55 FGE registered?

CV55 FGE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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