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GR54 EZD

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,849 mi
Last recorded138,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR54 EZD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,911 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,778 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,727 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,807 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,402 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,402 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,110 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,154 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 13,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 7,309 miles

o/s wiper split

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 9 Jan 2012 3,419 miles

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

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,211 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,494 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 33,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,087 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 26,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GR54 EZD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GR54 EZD, 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 GR54 EZD registered?

GR54 EZD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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