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FH54 PZY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,151 mi
Last recorded155,151 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 155,151 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 154,113 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

long parking brake travel

n/s/f inner sill corroded and weak near body mount

n/s/r inner sill corroded and going weak

o/s/r brake binding

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion and flakey

Pass 13 Apr 2022 147,746 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of covered area

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,551 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake discs slightly worn

r both rear shockabsorbers has slight damping affect

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 118,551 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake discs slightly worn

r both rear shockabsorbers has slight damping affect

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018 113,862 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 113,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side sticking on n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 109,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,120 miles

BACK BOX RUBBER PERISHING

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,842 miles

nearside handbrake cable littel movement at hub

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,602 miles

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

tracking is out

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,774 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,819 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 PZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PZY, 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 FH54 PZY registered?

FH54 PZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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