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FG55 CZM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,425 mi
Last recorded150,425 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CZM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 150,425 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 143,334 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 134,132 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,623 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 118,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 112,032 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,550 miles

slight trans fluid leak from gearbox

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight trans fluid leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,742 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,856 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 79,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 59,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 43,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,144 miles

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

both front wuiperblades spluit but still clearing the screen

handbrake lever mot much reserve travel left

offside front fog lamp insecure

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 CZM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG55 CZM, 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 CZM registered?

FG55 CZM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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