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EF54 XZE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,917 miles

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

Offside Front bumper broken

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded lower behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 86,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot on axle (3.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front bumper broken

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded lower behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn less than 1.6 mm on inside edge of tread

coolant leak from engine [offside ]

offside rear tyre split across tread

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,746 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,888 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,521 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 50,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front side lights very dim.

front discs worn.

Pass 21 May 2011 40,456 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,245 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,248 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,699 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 15,081 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 XZE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

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

Is EF54 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 XZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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