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FV55 UOB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,886 mi
Last recorded66,886 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 64,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 63,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 62,407 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 60,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 58,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,025 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,622 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 41,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,490 miles

steering rack slight oil leak offside boot

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,189 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 29,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,491 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,904 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 UOB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 UOB registered?

FV55 UOB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FV55 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 UOB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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