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EA05 MYZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 146,435 miles

chip in screen

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 146,435 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 126,446 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracking around outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,237 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

offside steering rack gaiter seeping fluid

slight drag to nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,237 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside steering rack gaiter seeping fluid

slight drag to nearside rear wheel

Fail 8 Feb 2014 33,532 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 33,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,240 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 26,240 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,711 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 MYZ 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 71.4%.

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 MYZ, 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 EA05 MYZ registered?

EA05 MYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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