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HG55 EZC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EZC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 81,603 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,336 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seats or seat belts installed at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,976 miles

NO REAR SEATS OR SEATBELTS

REAR AXLE RUSTING

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,441 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres perishing.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,433 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,408 miles

N/S front wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Rear axle stabiliser mounts corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,632 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,254 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,254 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,808 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,808 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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HG55 EZC 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 64.7%.

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 HG55 EZC, 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 HG55 EZC registered?

HG55 EZC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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