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FL55 RDO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,095 mi
Last recorded130,095 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 RDO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2023 130,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 123,617 miles

Nearside Front sill to floor holed plus weak

both outer sills holed plus weak

Fail 8 Sep 2022 123,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front sill to floor holed plus weak

both outer sills holed plus weak

Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,630 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside track rod end boot perished

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting been repaired

both sills corroded holed plus weak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 116,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside track rod end boot perished

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm mounting been repaired

both sills corroded holed plus weak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,431 miles

nearside inner sill holed

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 19 Aug 2020 111,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (and has play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside inner sill holed

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,824 miles

Both Front Headlamp Lens's Deteriorated

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside Upper Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,754 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,921 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 54,097 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 54,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

front 2 tyres 2mm

Pass 10 Oct 2009 43,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,051 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 33,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

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 RDO 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 72.7%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO registered?

FL55 RDO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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