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EJ05 RVA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,716 mi
Last recorded111,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 111,716 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. won't move backwards and switching wrong way (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine smoke level too high average 4.60 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt slow at retracting fully (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front to middle outer sills corroded holed and split along the floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside front to middle outer sills corroded holed and split along the floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Offside and nearside rear seat belts slow at retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis badly corroded and holed (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper tie bar fixing to rear axle badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount floor area badly corroded and holed, body security not effected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body mountain badly corroded and splitting, security of the body not effected

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches behind doors showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from rear of gearbox straight onto exhaust middle section (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe that carries the steering rack badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches/chassis showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cloth has been placed between the diesel tank and chassis, possible leak at one time but no signs of leaking at time of test

front propshaft missing (not fitted)

general condition of vehicles chassis in poor condition with corrosion

rear exhaust join badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 105,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,593 miles

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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,835 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,927 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,213 miles

brake pipe to offside rear pipe slightly rusty

brakepipe to offside front slightly corroded

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,040 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 66,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,012 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 62,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PROP-SHAFT MISSING

Pass 19 May 2009 55,542 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,719 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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EJ05 RVA 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 82.4%.

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 EJ05 RVA, 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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EJ05 RVA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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