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EF05 XVD

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,633 mi
Last recorded167,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XVD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 167,633 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 152,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 135,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,602 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,905 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,905 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,202 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 24 Jul 2012 129,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 129,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,571 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,370 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,370 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 XVD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

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

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