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FD55 WTV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,758 mi
Last recorded133,758 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WTV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,758 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 126,193 miles

both front brake pipes has surface corrosion

offside front side light bulb working but dull

rear anti-roll bar d bushes slight play

upper centre brake light 50% working

Fail 31 Jul 2018 126,147 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis tube goes from nearside to offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed underneath plastic covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense discoloured (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed undeneath plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Coil spring corroded all four coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside & nearside wheel arches corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,264 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops perished

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

chassis slightly corroded in places

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,262 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops perished

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

chassis slightly corroded in places

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops deterioated

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside & offside sills corroded under plastic bodykit

underbody of vehicle covered in dried mud

Fail 29 Jul 2016 113,915 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops deterioated

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside & offside sills corroded under plastic bodykit

underbody of vehicle covered in dried mud

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis slightly corroded in places

nearside rear bumpstop perished

rear handbrake cable pivot sticking

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear bumpstop deterioated

power steering belt perished

underbody covered in mud

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,740 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,186 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,270 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FD55 WTV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FD55 WTV, 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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FD55 WTV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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