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EJ55 FXM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,159 mi
Last recorded184,159 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FXM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 184,159 miles

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

both nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 178,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 165,493 miles

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 155,532 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 155,503 miles

Brake performance not tested engine cutting out (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested engine cutting out (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 140,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 125,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,411 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 May 2012 79,471 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 79,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,773 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,773 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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EJ55 FXM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ55 FXM, 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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EJ55 FXM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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