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FV55 CCJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,106 mi
Last recorded158,106 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2018 158,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 150,951 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 141,610 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 124,678 miles

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

Handbrake travel

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,661 miles

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

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

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

rear hand brake mechanism slightly seized

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,610 miles

Condition of exhaust

Wear to rear brake pads

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wear to offside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,902 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,436 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,051 miles

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

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

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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FV55 CCJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV55 CCJ, 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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FV55 CCJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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