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EF05 VCA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,970 mi
Last recorded113,970 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VCA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear low handbrake performance

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,907 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake cable pivot has slight restricted movement.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake cable pivot has slight restricted movement.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 48,860 miles

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted Making Inspection Dificult

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,018 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 38,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 27,270 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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 VCA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCA, 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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EF05 VCA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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