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FH54 NVC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,910 mi
Last recorded103,910 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 NVC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back , over fuel tank , both pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint front propshaft , rear joint. (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Braking system leaking brake pipe , fuel tank area. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,199 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,199 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,083 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,083 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both main brake pipes above chassis at rear corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges, also cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front fog light not working..

the inner edge of the offside front tyre showing wear..

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,429 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,039 miles

front tyres showing part worn inner outer tread

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,525 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 NVC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FH54 NVC, 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 NVC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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