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FG55 DDA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,949 mi
Last recorded127,949 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 127,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch

slight corrosion to front cross member

Fail 19 May 2022 127,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch

slight corrosion to front cross member

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,302 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 123,283 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 114,466 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 114,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 106,216 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,142 miles

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 96,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,093 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,802 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,264 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,298 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,466 miles

damp around steering rack

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 DDA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FG55 DDA, 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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FG55 DDA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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