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FL55 NVP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,019 mi
Last recorded154,019 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 154,019 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 150,875 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 150,868 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 139,829 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 139,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Coil spring lower mounting point (on axle) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 130,563 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 119,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,817 miles

both body mountings corroded in front of rear axle.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,781 miles

both front to back brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,180 miles

front pads wearing

offside rear anti-roll bar linkage slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,691 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,097 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 NVP 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 FL55 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

FL55 NVP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 NVP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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