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EA55 VFM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,119 mi
Last recorded102,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle body underside,chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 102,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,219 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 97,219 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sidesteps fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 56,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,032 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,032 miles

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.

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 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.

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