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EJ05 WFM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes ends (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,163 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,332 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 67,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,636 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 65,636 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,312 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,866 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,893 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,946 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 WFM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ05 WFM?

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What year was EJ05 WFM registered?

EJ05 WFM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EJ05 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 WFM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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