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ET54 MJJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,879 mi
Last recorded130,879 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 MJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,879 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 130,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,123 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,542 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 113,533 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe off side front leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,476 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 108,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,147 miles

All tyres slightly perished.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner sill corroded in a non prescribed area.

Pass 3 May 2018 97,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 91,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,388 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,388 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,277 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,218 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,250 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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ET54 MJJ 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 81.8%.

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 ET54 MJJ, 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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ET54 MJJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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