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FP55 XTZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,721 mi
Last recorded161,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XTZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 161,721 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 158,951 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 138,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 132,718 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 132,718 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,802 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 124,800 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,407 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,274 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing at inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,903 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,685 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 29,685 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

front discs worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 21,955 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)

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for FP55 XTZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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