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EF55 NXX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 83,210 miles

both headlight lenses are in a poor condition

handbrake swivel on rear axel a bit stiff

nearside rear outer brake pad is very low

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Pass 12 May 2018 75,577 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front inner steering arm inner joint has slight play

rear pads nearside getting low and rear discs are corroded

slight movement in rear antiroll bar D bushes

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,615 miles

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

engine cover fitted

play in nearside front inner track rod

Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 cuts in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

play in nearside front inner track rod

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,950 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake disc inner surfaces

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

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

Slight play in nearside front steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,689 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 56,589 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,266 miles

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

both front wipers starting to split but still clearing screen

Fail 15 Feb 2014 51,266 miles

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

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

both front wipers starting to split but still clearing screen

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,744 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 20,910 miles

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

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

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 NXX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

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

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