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EF55 NXW

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,164 mi
Last recorded170,164 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 170,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 166,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 156,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,109 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,867 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,517 miles

nearside front wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,989 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,170 miles

advise o/s/r tyre near to limit on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,419 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,717 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,203 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 NXW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF55 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

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

Is EF55 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 NXW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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