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EU05 KXR

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 KXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 126,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension coil springs are starting to corrode

front brake pads are worn

hand brake efficiency at 16%

Fail 3 May 2019 126,453 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension coil springs are starting to corrode

front brake pads are worn

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 28 Apr 2018 118,489 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 118,489 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding/seized (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,490 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 72,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,538 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,536 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 53,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,046 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,636 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 KXR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel 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 EU05 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

EU05 KXR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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