MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts
rear tyres over 10 years old
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts
rear tyres over 10 years old
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EP54 FTC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FTC, 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 EP54 FTC registered?
EP54 FTC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is EP54 FTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for EP54 FTC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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