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FG55SWO
2005 KIA SORENTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration FG55SWO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front prop shaft not fitted!
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,767 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- plastic sill trims fitted preventing full inspection of sills
- both inner sills corroded
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70r16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- plastic sill trims fitted preventing full inspection of sills
- both inner sills corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,828 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,245 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019 4 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,438 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak sump area ()
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking above chassis near fuel tank (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak sump area ()
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,569 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- transfer box slight leak
- front and rear arb d bushes have play
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
15 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 70 16 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- transfer box slight leak
- front and rear arb d bushes have play
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,643 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
18 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,224 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,224 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,845 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014 4 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,305 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 4 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,820 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 4 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,403 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,577 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 4 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,078 MI
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FG55SWO was registered on 2005-10-24
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