MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))
both front inner sills corroded holed but not structural
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pivot damaged but not seriously weakened H/brake cable pivot bolt needs renewing on the rear axle. (3.5.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
front tyres worn on inner edges
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front tyres worn on inner edges
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 FHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FY55 FHX, 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 FY55 FHX registered?
FY55 FHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is FY55 FHX safe to buy?
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