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EF05 GWJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 85,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 77,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,054 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,868 miles

rear axle rusting.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 64,868 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear axle rusting.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread

Fail 10 Sep 2021 60,653 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread

Rear axle beam is rusted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,591 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER GAITER IS SPLIT

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front ANTI-ROLL BAR U CLAMP BUSHES ARE WORN

Nearside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

Offside Rear GAITER IS SPLIT ON THE SHOCK ABSORBER

Offside STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EMISSIONS PASSED BUT PRINTER HAS FAILED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,917 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,031 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 8,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,841 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 41,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,040 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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EF05 GWJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF05 GWJ, 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 EF05 GWJ registered?

EF05 GWJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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