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FN55 YXY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,287 mi
Last recorded147,287 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 131,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 111,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2011 86,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,901 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,255 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,891 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise nail in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

advise rear exhaust rubber split but exhaust not insecure

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 YXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FN55 YXY, 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 FN55 YXY registered?

FN55 YXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is FN55 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 YXY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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