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FX55 EKP

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 EKP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 103,374 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member above rear Axel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 92,723 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,646 miles

rear shockabsorbers gaiters perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,206 miles

O/S/REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,561 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,427 miles

damage to front bumper

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt

small chips in front screen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,797 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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FX55 EKP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX55 EKP, 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 FX55 EKP registered?

FX55 EKP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 EKP safe to buy?

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