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EF55 NXV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,022 mi
Last recorded126,022 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NXV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,022 miles

ADVISE PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Fail 26 Jun 2023 126,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 108,972 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play And noisy in operation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,486 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,311 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,843 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,454 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,217 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are 2.5mm in thread depth.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,277 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres are 2.5mm in thread depth.

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 NXV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

EF55 NXV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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