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FG54 KYO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,956 mi
Last recorded138,956 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 KYO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,956 miles

sills under sealed following repairs

Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor to sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all dry and scaly advise to clean and wax oil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,545 miles

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

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

underside corroded and in poor condition

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,500 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

INNER SILLS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 20 Sep 2016 124,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

INNER SILLS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 119,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,030 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 74,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,508 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,508 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,545 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 34,513 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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FG54 KYO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FG54 KYO, 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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FG54 KYO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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