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FV55 UOA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,116 mi
Last recorded137,116 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UOA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 134,657 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 134,469 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 134,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 133,410 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,165 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,621 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,662 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 108,867 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 108,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,517 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 103,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,136 miles

front tyres low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,260 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,094 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 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.

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