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FL55 KYJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,399 mi
Last recorded107,399 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 KYJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 107,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,039 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,039 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,544 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,628 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 90,626 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement cable pivot on rear axle seized (1.1.15 (e))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,976 miles

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

play in propshaft universal joint

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,820 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,033 miles

Drivers rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Front prop shaft rear universal joint worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 3,025 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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FL55 KYJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL55 KYJ, 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 FL55 KYJ registered?

FL55 KYJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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