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FG55 OET

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,349 mi
Last recorded142,349 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OET
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 142,349 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 142,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,391 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 110,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 103,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 96,878 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,385 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 65,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,014 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

baby seat n/s rear

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,645 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 OET is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

FG55 OET is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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