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ET05 KZE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 KZE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,198 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,647 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,645 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Unable to check due to binding/seized brake. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,361 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 89,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,519 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,481 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT (D BUSHES) (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR (D BUSHES) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front STEERING RACK BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,262 miles

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,262 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,441 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,744 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,992 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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ET05 KZE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ET05 KZE, 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 ET05 KZE registered?

ET05 KZE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ET05 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 KZE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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