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EX55 ZDM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,747 mi
Last recorded79,747 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ZDM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,929 miles

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

Transfer box leaking oil

Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,929 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Transfer box leaking oil

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,787 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,787 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 52,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,262 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,245 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 40,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,602 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,078 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 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

EX55 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is EX55 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ZDM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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