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EA55 JDX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,536 mi
Last recorded111,536 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Dec 2022 111,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,657 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,772 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,416 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,179 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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EA55 JDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA55 JDX, 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 EA55 JDX registered?

EA55 JDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is EA55 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 JDX shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA55 JDX have outstanding finance?

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