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FV55 NYY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 119,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 114,273 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 113,432 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,110 miles

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,167 miles

handbrake travel getting high

rear brake pads over half worn

wipers getting worn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,541 miles

all brake disc inner edges showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,483 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,516 miles

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

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

parkbrake coming up high

play found at o/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 50,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,156 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 NYY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

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

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