MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear cross member corroded
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
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED
REAR CROSS MEMBER SLIGHT CORROSION
REAR PADS LOW
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
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
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FV54 WMJ registered?
FV54 WMJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2005.
Is FV54 WMJ safe to buy?
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