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EA55 KXC

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,105 mi
Last recorded175,105 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 175,105 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 175,105 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 169,490 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 169,490 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 159,698 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 159,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 148,818 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO LIMIT OF 1.6MM

FRONT DISC PADS WORN TO LIMIT OF 1.5 MM

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 148,818 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO LIMIT OF 1.6MM

FRONT DISC PADS WORN TO LIMIT OF 1.5 MM

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 141,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 127,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,641 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 KXC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

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

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