MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
advise slight play in n/s/f steering arm
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise slight play in n/s/f steering arm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
aux belt cracking
both number plate lamps dim
coolant low
front discs slightly worn
slight play in n/s inner rack joint
steering rack damp
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
aux belt cracking
both number plate lamps dim
coolant low
front discs slightly worn
slight play in n/s inner rack joint
steering rack damp
front tyres low
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 UOA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?
FV55 UOA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is FV55 UOA safe to buy?
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