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EJ55 UZX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,175 mi
Last recorded122,175 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,175 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 122,175 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,325 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,443 miles

CORROSION THROUGH OUT THE UNDERNEATH OV VEHICLE

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,514 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion throughout

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,832 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 91,887 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,947 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,947 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,390 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 76,376 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,250 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,258 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 38,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,633 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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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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EJ55 UZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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