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FE55 RWW

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,456 mi
Last recorded154,456 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corosion on NS and OS sills

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 153,209 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt not tested/obstruction

general corrosion underbody

Pass 4 Jun 2019 150,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 148,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 143,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 140,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 136,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 133,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 127,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 122,655 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 116,851 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2010 109,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,944 miles

child seats across rear

Fail 20 Aug 2009 102,944 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seats across rear

Fail 1 Sep 2008 76,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,961 miles

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

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 RWW 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 87.5%.

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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

FE55 RWW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 RWW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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