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FG55 GFX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,151 mi
Last recorded67,151 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GFX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 67,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,886 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,886 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,934 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 44,934 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,023 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,406 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aux towbar electric socket corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,037 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers split

rear wiper split

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper split

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 30 Sep 2010 29,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper split

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering rack gator damp

Fail 23 Sep 2008 23,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering rack gator damp

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 GFX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol 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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

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