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FH55 EKN

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 EKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2021 59,267 miles

All (four) tyres outer wall perishing

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Uunderbody all around have some corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2020 56,356 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated bit high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,163 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,701 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 47,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,244 miles

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

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SLIGHT CORROSION

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 44,244 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SLIGHT CORROSION

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable BOTH FRONT (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 39,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 39,545 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front diff mounting damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,718 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 30,216 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,791 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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FH55 EKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH55 EKN, 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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FH55 EKN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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