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EA05 MYY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,292 mi
Last recorded102,292 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,292 miles

Offside Rear corner bumper damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2024 102,292 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear corner bumper damaged

Pass 12 May 2023 98,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 98,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 92,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 88,744 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 88,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 84,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 80,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,864 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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EA05 MYY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA05 MYY, 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 EA05 MYY registered?

EA05 MYY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 MYY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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