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FH54 NUY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,964 mi
Last recorded103,964 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 NUY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 103,964 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

both steps corroded

outer sills not fully tested due to sill covers

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 85,185 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 81,962 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 75,693 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 27 Dec 2018 75,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2017 70,649 miles

all four tyres are perishing

bonnet cable insecure in the drivers footwell

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2017 70,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all four tyres are perishing

bonnet cable insecure in the drivers footwell

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,794 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front wipers slightly smearing

oil residue on the steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2015 58,662 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

o/s/f steering rack gaitor damp

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 27 Dec 2014 54,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f tyre is perishing

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,965 miles

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,929 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 28 Dec 2010 33,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,657 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,888 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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FH54 NUY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NUY, 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 NUY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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