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EU05 LBL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,358 mi
Last recorded142,358 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 LBL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 142,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 132,526 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 132,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 127,059 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,779 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 121,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,344 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,370 miles

child seats fitted nsr/osr

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,475 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,825 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 90,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,856 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 LBL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LBL, 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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EU05 LBL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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