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EK55 PXC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,973 mi
Last recorded147,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 PXC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 147,973 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 147,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,370 miles

front prop shaft removed

Fail 3 Jun 2015 139,365 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front prop shaft removed

Pass 7 May 2014 122,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 115,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,530 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2011 107,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,329 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,779 miles

f.no. plate cracked

front brakes worn very low

signs of oil around st rack gaitor

signs of oil leak around gear box

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,937 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 56,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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 PXC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK55 PXC, 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 EK55 PXC registered?

EK55 PXC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EK55 PXC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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