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FP55 YAG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,769 mi
Last recorded126,769 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 122,100 miles

o/s & n/s front under sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,607 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 115,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie rod mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,865 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 109,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced mounting bracket on axle corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

o/s of steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,869 miles

ONLY JUST PASSED P[ARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 18%

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 3 Jan 2017 101,869 miles

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

ONLY JUST PASSED P[ARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 18%

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,045 miles

Centre Rear Inner Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement pin and sleave seized for handbrake (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,430 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 12 Nov 2013 74,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,683 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 68,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,224 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,337 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 33,450 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 33,450 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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FP55 YAG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YAG, 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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FP55 YAG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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