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FE55 RWL

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,464 mi
Last recorded135,464 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2024 135,464 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,190 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 126,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle to rear mounting joint held together by wrapped wire (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

engine rattles / noisy

Fail 20 May 2021 126,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle to rear mounting joint held together by wrapped wire (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

engine rattles / noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 110,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,255 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

steering rack slightly damp with hydraulic fluid

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,442 miles

rear differential slight oil leak

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

steering rack slightly damp nearside gaiter

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,389 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,700 miles

spare tyre flat.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,700 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

spare tyre flat.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,165 miles

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

all four tyres wearing close too legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,886 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,515 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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FE55 RWL 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 77.8%.

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 FE55 RWL, 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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FE55 RWL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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