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FV54 WMJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WMJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 144,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

front lower inner sills holed, seperate chassis vehicle, not considered structural

offside rear brake back plate corroded

underbody/chassis severely corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Jul 2018 144,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie bar/chassis mount holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

front lower inner sills holed, seperate chassis vehicle, not considered structural

offside rear brake back plate corroded

underbody/chassis severely corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,660 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 133,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section got a hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section got a hole (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 124,584 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED

REAR CROSS MEMBER SLIGHT CORROSION

REAR PADS LOW

Fail 20 May 2016 124,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR ACROSS DIESEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK NEARSIDE FRONT (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER ARM OUTER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR CROSS MEMBER, CLOSE TO TOWBAR ATTACHMENT (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure PASSENGER FRONT (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 8 May 2015 114,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 109,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 109,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,728 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 87,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,034 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2012 71,019 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,393 miles

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

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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FV54 WMJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV54 WMJ, 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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FV54 WMJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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