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EX05 OVD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,898 mi
Last recorded49,898 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,898 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 49,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 49,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,436 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 47,436 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,443 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,999 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 31,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,261 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 17,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 1 Dec 2014 17,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,948 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting

Fail 14 Nov 2013 12,948 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 14 Nov 2012 6,440 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temp reapir to rear exhaust mount

Pass 10 Nov 2011 1,006 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,507 miles

washers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,506 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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EX05 OVD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

EX05 OVD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EX05 OVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OVD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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