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EK05 UCS

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UCS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,335 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 102,477 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,369 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,321 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,514 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 78,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,618 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,494 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSETO LIMIT.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,444 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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EK05 UCS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EK05 UCS, 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

How do I check the history of EK05 UCS?

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What year was EK05 UCS registered?

EK05 UCS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is EK05 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 UCS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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