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EK05 HRD

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,460 mi
Last recorded141,460 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HRD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 141,460 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,211 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 127,822 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rear handbrake cable arm rusty and sticky (1.1.15 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear u/j slight play and rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 127,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rear suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rear handbrake cable arm rusty and sticky (1.1.15 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear u/j slight play and rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 118,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 108,771 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,435 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,584 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,243 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,062 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 34,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK05 HRD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK05 HRD, 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 EK05 HRD registered?

EK05 HRD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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