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EF54 UYH

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 UYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,111 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 1,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,193 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,881 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 44,879 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,612 miles

1.rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,386 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,921 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 26,343 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 20,983 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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EF54 UYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF54 UYH, 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 EF54 UYH registered?

EF54 UYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for EF54 UYH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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