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FG55 BZB

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,239 mi
Last recorded146,239 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 146,239 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 29 Oct 2018 146,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,250 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 137,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 130,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,291 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 117,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear and play in rear anti roll bar d bushes.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,835 miles

wear and play in rear anti roll bar d bushes.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,545 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 91,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,117 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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FG55 BZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FG55 BZB, 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 FG55 BZB registered?

FG55 BZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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