MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing at inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing at inner edge
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
front discs worn.
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)
leak from oil filter seal
nearside No plate light dim
rear tyres prob been on front.prob req tracking
spare tyre pressure low
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP55 XTZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 FP55 XTZ, 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 FP55 XTZ registered?
FP55 XTZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2005.
Is FP55 XTZ safe to buy?
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