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FV55 ULH

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 130,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON THE REAR AXLE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 127,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 117,331 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,488 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 107,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,392 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern on both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,222 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bracket on axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 90,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake linkage on rear axle seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,245 miles

Nearside Front steering control arm has slight play present

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Front steering control arm has slight play present

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,129 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,250 miles

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)

rear handbrake swivel sticking slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,587 miles

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

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 ULH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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