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EU05 EEV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,408 mi
Last recorded49,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EEV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,408 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

no smoke emitted on BET test

Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,944 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,373 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,930 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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EU05 EEV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EU05 EEV, 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 EU05 EEV registered?

EU05 EEV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is EU05 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 EEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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