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EG05 GMF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 GMF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,164 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 78,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust mounting detaching

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,846 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped slightly

front brake pad/s wearing low

front wiper blades streaking slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,859 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking within tyre tred

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,859 miles

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

both rear tyres cracking within tyre tred

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,042 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,339 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 GMF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EG05 GMF, 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 EG05 GMF registered?

EG05 GMF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is EG05 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 GMF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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