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EX55 KJV

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,529 mi
Last recorded113,529 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KJV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,529 miles

Front Propshaft removed/missing

Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,529 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Propshaft removed/missing

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,156 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,174 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 76,029 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,581 miles

both registration plate lights very dim

Fail 9 Oct 2013 44,581 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both registration plate lights very dim

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,982 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,595 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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EX55 KJV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX55 KJV, 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 EX55 KJV registered?

EX55 KJV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EX55 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 KJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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