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EN54 UFT

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,037 mi
Last recorded85,037 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 UFT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,037 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 85,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,035 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 78,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,237 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 71,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake reading low

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 65,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low, 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 65,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low, 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 61,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 61,726 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,184 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and low in pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,829 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 59,829 miles

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,452 miles

Rear Axle mounts corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,330 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,989 miles

Front shock absorbers weakening

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,217 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 51,217 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,410 miles

Nearside rear brake binding-on slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,843 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 48,843 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,545 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,957 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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EN54 UFT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 UFT, 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 EN54 UFT registered?

EN54 UFT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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