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EK55 ZVG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,370 mi
Last recorded84,370 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZVG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipe to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 80,014 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing 2 bolts missing and one spreader washer (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,994 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,103 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,592 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,282 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,281 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 52,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,197 miles

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)

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 ZVG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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