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FM54 BXC

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,207 mi
Last recorded145,207 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 BXC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 145,207 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,007 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2022 142,945 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,018 miles

Rear exhaust joint poor condition

Underside showing signs of rust

Fail 10 Feb 2021 138,998 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint poor condition

Underside showing signs of rust

Pass 18 Feb 2020 135,883 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (front seat belt mount) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill(front seat belt mount) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front inner sills holed & corroded advise repair soon

Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,708 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,523 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,479 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 73,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,590 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,010 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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FM54 BXC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FM54 BXC, 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 FM54 BXC registered?

FM54 BXC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is FM54 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 BXC 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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