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FE55 XXZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,560 mi
Last recorded74,560 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,585 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,585 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

rear inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc pitting

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

both front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,013 miles

corrosion to offside inner sill

nearside/offside rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,849 miles

Offside Lower Steering rack insecure steering rack mounting bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe across x member to steering rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion to offside inner sill

nearside/offside rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,704 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

power steering pipe by steering rack damp

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,685 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

power steering pipe by steering rack damp

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,318 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 55,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,114 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside rear lense cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,856 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,025 miles

Both front and rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,025 miles

Both front and rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,499 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 XXZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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