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FV55 NCZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,119 mi
Last recorded136,119 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 136,119 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 136,118 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill corroded throw (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill corroded throw (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,325 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 120,335 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,608 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,965 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,965 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,219 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,219 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,424 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,915 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,229 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 NCZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

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

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