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EY05 CFF

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,970 mi
Last recorded146,970 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 146,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 146,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front saddle bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight perish

Offside Front crack to windscreen not impairing drivers view of road

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear saddle bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,093 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front saddle bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight perish

Offside Front crack to windscreen not impairing drivers view of road

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear saddle bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,192 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 130,449 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,449 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,388 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 100,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,559 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,007 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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EY05 CFF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY05 CFF, 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 EY05 CFF registered?

EY05 CFF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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