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FV55 MWD

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,643 mi
Last recorded110,643 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 MWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 110,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and chassis and suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,729 miles

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

lower / under body slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2023 104,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 104,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 103,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 99,127 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2021 99,127 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,891 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sillls (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

os ns side steps removed

surface corrosion to os ns rear wheel arches

surface corrosion to tow bar

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and under body

surface corrosion to tow bar

Pass 17 Mar 2018 93,959 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to os ns inner sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

surface corrosion to rear tow bar

Fail 17 Mar 2018 93,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to os ns inner sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

surface corrosion to rear tow bar

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,912 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,823 miles

os ns front tyres wearing on outer edges

serface corrosion to tow bar bracket

surface corrosion to front chassis

surface corrosion to os ns rear inner sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to os ns inner sills

Fail 7 Mar 2014 72,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

serface corrotion to chassis and around rear axle

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,347 miles

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

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

serface corrotion to chassis and around rear axle

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,753 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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FV55 MWD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MWD, 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 FV55 MWD registered?

FV55 MWD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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