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FV55 NZB

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 136,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 131,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,473 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,449 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 125,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamp lens are deteriorated.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Corrosion to both rear under side sills.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Gear box oil cooler pipes leaking oil .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight weep from both steering rack gaiters.

corrosion to rear chassis.

n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,153 miles

Front Both suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing.

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both rack gaiters have a slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Chassis corroded.

Rear Exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing.

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both rack gaiters have a slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Chassis corroded.

Rear Exhaust hanger heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,905 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Engine cover preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 117,903 miles

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

Brake pipes over offside chassis corroded

Engine cover preventing a full inspection of all components.

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,407 miles

Oil leak from transfer case

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 111,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak from transfer case

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,829 miles

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

brake pipes partially obscured from view

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,995 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,200 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,893 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,893 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,992 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,322 miles

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

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 NZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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