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EA55 XMY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,602 mi
Last recorded107,602 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,602 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2026 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,740 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 99,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,204 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,297 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,284 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 84,284 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 69,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,440 miles

Nearside Rear poss. hub seal leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,431 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,777 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,773 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,164 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,237 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 XMY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

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

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