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FV55 NSN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NSN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,098 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 55,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 54,936 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,895 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining flange (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining flange (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 48,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 45,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 41,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 34,533 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,325 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 NSN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

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

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