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FG55 FJP

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 79,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,172 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,923 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both ends of rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,012 miles

both sides of steering rack damp

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,618 miles

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,618 miles

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,858 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,258 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON POWER STEERING RACK ON OFFSIDE GAITER

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,337 miles

HANDBRAKE SOON IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,213 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 FJP 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 80%.

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 FJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 FJP registered?

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

Is FG55 FJP safe to buy?

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