MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
rear axle corroded
rear axle rusting.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
rear axle rusting.
Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread
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
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER GAITER IS SPLIT
STEERING RACK IS DAMP
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
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
EMISSIONS PASSED BUT PRINTER HAS FAILED
SILL COVERS FITTED
CHILD SEAT FITTED
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EF05 GWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 GWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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