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EX05 OUU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,074 mi
Last recorded72,074 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,074 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,831 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,831 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,062 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 59,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,955 miles

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

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

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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EX05 OUU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX05 OUU, 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 EX05 OUU registered?

EX05 OUU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is EX05 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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