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EA05 RXS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,788 mi
Last recorded147,788 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 RXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 147,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both too front flexi and both too rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides and plastic on outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 147,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both too front flexi and both too rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides and plastic on outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 146,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front too rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 146,410 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength too outer corroded in verious places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength too outer sill corroded in verious places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front too rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 28 Apr 2022 139,861 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 5 Jun 2021 137,210 miles

Corrosion To Rear Springs

Offside Front Head Lamp Slightly Opaque

Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Slightly Damp

Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,105 miles

Corrosion To Rear Springs Noted

Both Rear Discs Pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Head Lamp Slightly Opaque

Offside Front Steering Gaiter Slightly Damp

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 119,666 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT SPRINGS

Corrosion to rear springs

Offside Front Steering gaiter damp

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,657 miles

Corrosion to both rear coil springs

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,708 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

automatic gearbox sump pan corroded and weeping fluid

Fail 14 Jun 2017 97,708 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

automatic gearbox sump pan corroded and weeping fluid

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket & exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,715 miles

front tyres becoming worn

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres becoming worn

Pass 29 May 2014 70,048 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 70,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear handbrake slight bind

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,061 miles

N/S/R Brake tight but not restricted movement

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,061 miles

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

N/S/R Brake tight but not restricted movement

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,515 miles

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

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

screw on nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,816 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 34,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,004 miles

front brake discs lipped - wearing thin

front brake pads worn low

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 RXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RXS, 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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EA05 RXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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