2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · FG55 JVD
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/10/2005. Recorded mileage 106,785 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
FG55 JVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 106,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FG55 JVD Mileage History
- 09/07/202599,611 mi
- 14/07/202599,870 mi+259 mi
- 02/07/2026106,615 mi+6,745 mi
- 20/07/2026106,781 mi+166 mi
- 21/07/2026106,785 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG55 JVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (FG55 JVD) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm ”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake not releasing (1.2.1 (f))”.
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