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EA55 BNK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,004 mi
Last recorded159,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 BNK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 159,004 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 158,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

N/S parking brake reading low

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 138,724 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 117,752 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 112,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,014 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake linkage siezed nearside

intercooler pipe split

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,676 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 77,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside mirror cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,441 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,248 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 30,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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EA55 BNK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA55 BNK, 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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EA55 BNK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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