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EG05 CVU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,261 mi
Last recorded156,261 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 156,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger is broken but system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside inner sills are rusty but not structural on this car

Fail 18 Oct 2021 156,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger is broken but system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside inner sills are rusty but not structural on this car

Pass 8 Oct 2020 152,379 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 152,377 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission at gearbox intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 147,625 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 147,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 144,771 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 144,771 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,396 miles

powersteering pipes corroded

steering rack gaitors damp

Fail 28 Oct 2016 139,394 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

powersteering pipes corroded

steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,891 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 128,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 124,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 124,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,220 miles

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

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

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

screen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,707 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen has a crack in zone b not encroaching 40mm

Pass 9 Oct 2010 97,242 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,019 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on right edge

Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both rear number plate lightd showing blue light, No light visable to rear ,both secure and opperating.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip worn on right edge

Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,590 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,590 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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EG05 CVU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG05 CVU, 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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EG05 CVU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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