MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
CORROSION THROUGH OUT THE UNDERNEATH OV VEHICLE
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion throughout
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion throughout
Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion throughout
Nearside Rear child seat
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear fog inop
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ55 UZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 UZX, 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 EJ55 UZX registered?
EJ55 UZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2005.
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