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EO55 RMY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,872 mi
Last recorded123,872 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 RMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,872 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 123,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill close to a body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill close to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill close to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,259 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside mirror glass

Fail 29 Sep 2017 116,256 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside mirror glass

Pass 17 Sep 2016 107,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,449 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,099 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,262 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2009 36,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,588 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,588 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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EO55 RMY 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 63.2%.

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 EO55 RMY, 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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EO55 RMY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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