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FV55 MWC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 MWC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle surface corrosion covered with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion all under body covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 118,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 118,579 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack from near side (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,471 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack from near side (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,281 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 85,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 78,110 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,530 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 66,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,365 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,763 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 54,955 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2008 35,090 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 MWC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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