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FM55 LWL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,067 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 103,067 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,548 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,993 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,993 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,084 miles

Covers upper not allowing inspection of testable items

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has corrosion around the underneath of the vehicle which may need attention next year

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,872 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint misting around joints on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded o/s/f by radiator (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,872 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint misting around joints on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded o/s/f by radiator (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,015 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,536 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,697 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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FM55 LWL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM55 LWL, 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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FM55 LWL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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