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EX55 MFP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,991 mi
Last recorded101,991 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MFP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,499 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,907 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,503 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,200 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 70,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,827 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 41,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 35,670 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre waering low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,394 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 MFP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

EX55 MFP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is EX55 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 MFP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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