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EG05 CVY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CVY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 117,112 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,612 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 105,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear lower 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,722 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 97,337 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area inside rear doors (5.2.6)

Rear rear axle and surrounding area corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,336 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area inside rear doors (5.2.6)

Rear rear axle and surrounding area corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,728 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,942 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 79,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,479 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 79,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,314 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have play

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s handbrake cable corroded

n/s/f fog lamp missing

oil leak at engine

rear bumper cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,314 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s handbrake cable corroded

n/s/f fog lamp missing

oil leak at engine

rear bumper cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have play

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 62,682 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,682 miles

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

both front track rods have slight play at rack ends

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,338 miles

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

slight play in front track rods

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 53,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

slight play in front track rods

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,236 miles

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

both front track rods have slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,236 miles

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

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

both front track rods have slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,421 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 35,421 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 CVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 CVY, 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 CVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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