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FG55 GZA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,278 mi
Last recorded150,278 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 150,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 138,453 miles

Rear corrosion rear bumper supports

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear hub sill slight weep

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just meet requirement

plastic sills fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 138,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear hub sill slight weep

Rear corrosion rear bumper supports

plastic sills fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,997 miles

Nearside Rear hub/seal leaking but not on brakes

Fail 4 Nov 2015 135,933 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear hub/seal leaking but not on brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 124,399 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,191 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 114,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,163 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,784 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 GZA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

FG55 GZA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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