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EX55 MFA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,764 mi
Last recorded84,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 84,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 84,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 82,876 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,793 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,951 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,732 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,732 miles

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 63,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 63,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,221 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,221 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,760 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,069 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mild p/shaft bolt missing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 32,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mild p/shaft bolt missing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,984 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 MFA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

EX55 MFA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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