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EP54 EVY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,853 mi
Last recorded101,853 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 EVY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 101,756 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 97,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 97,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,117 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive recommended further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,434 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,252 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Seized on axle tube (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,283 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Prop shaft not fitted

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,283 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Prop shaft not fitted

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,633 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high On both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,070 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 76,068 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,109 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 72,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 68,239 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,075 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,368 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,955 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 37,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,331 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,771 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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EP54 EVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EP54 EVY, 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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EP54 EVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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