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EF55 RYM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,050 mi
Last recorded108,050 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 108,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside & Offside. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion across under-body & components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,670 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 89,930 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 89,913 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,406 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,406 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,327 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,972 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,695 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 RYM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

EF55 RYM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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