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EJ05 WFR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,208 mi
Last recorded99,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WFR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 99,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 99,192 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 94,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 92,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,569 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 77,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,869 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 74,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,938 miles

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

both track rod ends split seals

Fail 5 Jun 2010 70,938 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both track rod ends split seals

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,870 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,368 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 WFR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WFR, 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 EJ05 WFR registered?

EJ05 WFR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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