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EN54 BWA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 BWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2023 128,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front door sill corroding

Rear axle corroding

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,066 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle corroding

inner & Outer sills corroding

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2021 125,928 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust blow centre to rear box

Pass 12 Oct 2020

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

Nearside & Offside front inner sill corroding within 30cm of body mount

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded heavily

Fail 8 Oct 2020

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired axle bracket (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded heavily

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,640 miles

Axle corrosion.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 118,640 miles

Axle corrosion.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,849 miles

AXLE CORROSION

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle and chassis corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,208 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust and brackets corrosion

rear axle links and bushes corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,680 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

axle corrosion and links and bushes

corrosion and pitts brake discs

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2015 107,680 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

axle corrosion and links and bushes

corrosion and pitts brake discs

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,840 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 104,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 87,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EN54 BWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 EN54 BWA, 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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EN54 BWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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