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EK55 MGE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,574 mi
Last recorded121,574 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MGE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,574 miles

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

O/S/R light lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension, chassis and sills rusted

Slight leak from steering rack area

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 121,566 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,868 miles

Chassis rusted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,831 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rusty both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rusty both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

sticker in the nearside windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2016 100,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on the axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

sticker in the nearside windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EK55 MGE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK55 MGE, 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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EK55 MGE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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