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FP55 XZT

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 107,560 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 107,560 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,128 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion at rear wheelarches, in door openings

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 90,181 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,734 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,887 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 82,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,970 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,970 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 71,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 62,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,413 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 55,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 52,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,181 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 43,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 43,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,544 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 38,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 31,235 miles

O/S/F tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,754 miles

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

both front tyre treads down to 3mm

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 XZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

FP55 XZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FP55 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 XZT shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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