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FG55 HBJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,624 mi
Last recorded145,624 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 145,624 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 145,544 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 136,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 136,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,194 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 130,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,226 miles

Offside steering rack boot slight leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 116,226 miles

Offside steering rack boot slight leak

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,417 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,988 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 83,044 miles

Front wipers have small splits at ends

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,044 miles

Front wipers have small splits at ends

Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,390 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread on 2.00 MM

Rear pads look low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,286 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,280 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 56,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,861 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 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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What year was FG55 HBJ registered?

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

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