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FN55 KXL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,862 mi
Last recorded158,862 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 158,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 146,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 133,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,772 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Next to suspension mount which secure suspension arm to base of rear axle ? (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 118,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure pivot on rear axle seized ? (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Next to suspension mount which secure suspension arm to base of rear axle ? (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 102,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,359 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,359 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,984 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 84,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,443 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,269 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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FN55 KXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN55 KXL, 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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FN55 KXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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