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FV55 NSK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2021 132,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle has general corrosion.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,397 miles

Vehicle generally rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2020 122,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle generally rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low.

both headlamp lenses poor.

both sides rear upper chassis rails very corroded.

exhaust corroded in places.

front brake pads getting low.

off side front brake appears to have been hot.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 113,683 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low.

both headlamp lenses poor.

both sides rear upper chassis rails very corroded.

exhaust corroded in places.

front brake pads getting low.

off side front brake appears to have been hot.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,362 miles

exhaust corroded in places.

hand brake travel poor.

slight wear in off side front anti roll bar link.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 107,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust corroded in places.

hand brake travel poor.

slight wear in off side front anti roll bar link.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014
Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,987 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on innewr edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,503 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,316 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,397 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 NSK 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 75%.

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 NSK, 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 NSK registered?

FV55 NSK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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