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FG55 GYZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,087 mi
Last recorded131,087 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and both front inner sills corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and both front inner sills corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,073 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 127,073 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear park brake performance significantly less than offside. (Locking offside rear wheel on road test)

Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear flexible offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Brake pipe corroded through.Dangerous failure. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on rear chassis. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out Therefore recorded as zero values.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner section of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 108,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,295 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 99,295 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,286 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,746 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,199 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,065 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,245 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,830 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,287 miles

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

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

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 GYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYZ, 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 GYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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