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EJ55 UZN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 UZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,004 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,253 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,304 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,041 miles

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

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

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 UZN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UZN, 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

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What year was EJ55 UZN registered?

EJ55 UZN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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