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ES04 ESO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,827 mi
Last recorded63,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES04 ESO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,827 miles

Engine oil reading below "min" level

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner shoulder -245/70 r16 H

Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,827 miles

Engine oil reading below "min" level

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner shoulder -245/70 r16 H

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,449 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Additional mirror fitted to offside wing mirror glass

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil reading "min" level

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,065 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,063 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,972 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 27,969 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,725 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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ES04 ESO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ES04 ESO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ES04 ESO registered?

ES04 ESO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is ES04 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES04 ESO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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