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FV55 NSJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,291 mi
Last recorded131,291 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 131,291 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 118,446 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broke

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

Pass 8 May 2018 110,026 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded slightly

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose to rack union (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle on ends (3.6.B.2c)

front probshaft has been removed

hand brake pivot on rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 103,740 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS

Pass 9 May 2016 98,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,026 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,948 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 45,875 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,203 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 30,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,321 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 NSJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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