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FE55 RXX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,861 miles

sill covers fitted unable to carry full inspection of these area's

Fail 27 Aug 2020 68,861 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake pivot (1.1.15 (e))

sill covers fitted unable to carry full inspection of these area's

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,435 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,435 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,422 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,967 miles

slight oil leak rear transfer box

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,351 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,343 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 41,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,882 miles

oil leak from rear gearbox seal at prop shaft

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,133 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,096 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 RXX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

FE55 RXX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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