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FE55 RWV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 155,525 miles

Front both sills have surface corrosion

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

parking brake needs slight adjustment

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 142,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,502 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 124,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,389 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 108,389 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,153 miles

brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 97,112 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 93,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,707 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,943 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,943 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,249 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 RWV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWV, 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 FE55 RWV registered?

FE55 RWV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FE55 RWV safe to buy?

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