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EF55 GXN

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,495 mi
Last recorded148,495 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 GXN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 143,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 132,218 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 132,212 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,812 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 121,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,326 miles

handbrake cable slightly frayed

Fail 30 Oct 2015 105,326 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake quadrant on rear axle (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect out of focus (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,165 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 66,535 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front and rear brake discs are showing wear

ns/r tyre approaching min tread

os/r tyre on min tread

sweat of oil around os steering rack gaitor

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,535 miles

front and rear brake discs are showing wear

ns/r tyre approaching min tread

os/r tyre on min tread

sweat of oil around os steering rack gaitor

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,507 miles

2x front to rear and 2x rear axle metal brake pipin g showing corrosion

front brake pads will need replaced soon.brake discs are worn

os sreerin g rack leg has a sweat of fluid from gaitor

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,507 miles

2x front to rear and 2x rear axle metal brake pipin g showing corrosion

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads will need replaced soon.brake discs are worn

os sreerin g rack leg has a sweat of fluid from gaitor

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,956 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,717 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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EF55 GXN 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF55 GXN, 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 EF55 GXN registered?

EF55 GXN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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