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FV55 NSO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,455 mi
Last recorded144,455 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,455 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills heavily undersealed

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 132,653 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 120,016 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,034 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 105,032 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 91,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 83,556 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,458 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,458 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,508 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NSO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

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

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