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EJ55 UZP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,826 mi
Last recorded67,826 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 UZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dampness around power steering rack

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dampness around power steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,229 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,888 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)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,376 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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 UZP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

EJ55 UZP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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