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FE55 USC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,837 mi
Last recorded164,837 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 USC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 164,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 164,835 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure snapped (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 pipes above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 165,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REARS BOTH PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 162,437 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 162,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 156,715 miles

hand brake efficiency just meets MOT criteria of 16%

hand brake lever has little amount of reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2014 151,537 miles

ALL TYRES EXCEPT N/S/R SHOWING WEAR AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 26 Sep 2013 146,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 134,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 117,097 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,769 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 99,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,367 miles

Bad oil leak from engine.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 58,476 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,476 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 USC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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