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EF55 JHJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,937 mi
Last recorded114,937 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 JHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 114,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 95,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,967 miles

o/s/f tyre slighty perished

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,475 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 69,464 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,894 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,629 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,621 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 JHJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF55 JHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 JHJ registered?

EF55 JHJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is EF55 JHJ safe to buy?

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