MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,119 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle body underside,chassis and suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle body underside,chassis and suspension components corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sidesteps fitted obscuring certain components.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA55 VFM 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?
EA55 VFM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 October 2005.
Is EA55 VFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA55 VFM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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