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EA55 KRZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,037 mi
Last recorded120,037 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 KRZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamps poor beam pattern

Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,247 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2022 111,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front tyre wearing on edges

centre exhaust mount broken

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,973 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,682 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 99,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,115 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Oct 2017 89,562 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2016 83,207 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,628 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod inner joint

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 75,624 miles

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)

Nearside Front slight play in track rod inner joint

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,482 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,615 miles

both front sidelights dim

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,611 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,867 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 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

EA55 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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