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EU05 LCX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,200 mi
Last recorded84,200 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 84,200 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 84,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,154 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,162 miles

front and rear brake pads are wearing low

offside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,125 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaking from oil filter onto steering o/s rack mounting causing bush to be slighty weak .

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,848 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre worn very low

slight oil seepage around oil filter

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

damp under engine

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,177 miles

engine slight oil leak

front and rear brake pads getting alittle low

near side front tyre getting low outer edge

off side front shock slightly damp

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,348 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 37,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,054 miles

steering rack area is damp

Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack area is damp

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,084 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,472 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 24,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,831 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,218 miles

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

both steering rack gaitors damp

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 LCX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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