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FE55 RXG

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,560 mi
Last recorded94,560 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,560 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,760 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

nearside steering rack has slight leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,760 miles

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside steering rack has slight leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly blowing on joint between tailpipe and centre section

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,137 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,442 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,230 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front side lamps dim.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,016 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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FE55 RXG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

FE55 RXG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FE55 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 RXG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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