MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength control rod mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal area centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength control rod mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
"both" rear bump stops worn lose
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear arches corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
general corrosion to under side
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear arches corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area
general corrosion to under side
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust join badly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust join badly corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Offside steering rack boot slight leak
Offside steering rack boot slight leak
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front wipers have small splits at ends
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front wipers have small splits at ends
N/S/R Tyre tread on 2.00 MM
Rear pads look low
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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FG55 HBJ 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 75%.
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 HBJ, 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 HBJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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