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FH54 NGO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 NGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,627 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 64,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 56,707 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

parkbrake has long travel

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,707 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

parkbrake has long travel

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,382 miles

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

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

wheel alignement out

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,143 miles

Nearside Front 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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FH54 NGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FH54 NGO, 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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FH54 NGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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