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EO05 XBZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 144,001 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

many parts of structure corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 144,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

many parts of structure corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 138,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2021 138,983 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both rear drop links

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,243 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both rear drop links

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,179 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

both rear tyres nearing limit in centre of tread

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE .. SEPLACEMENT STRONGLY ADVISED

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,405 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly wet with oil

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

Suspect nearside rear hub seal weeping

front prop-shaft seal slightly wet with oil

Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,405 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly wet with oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspect nearside rear hub seal weeping

front prop-shaft seal slightly wet with oil

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,665 miles

Powersteering rack slight weep from ns boot.

Rear exhaust weak and slight blow.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,362 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 60,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,367 miles

n/s/r tyre detoriated in sidewall

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,117 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked & worn

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,628 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

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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EO05 XBZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO05 XBZ, 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 EO05 XBZ registered?

EO05 XBZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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