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SA05 EJE

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 EJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,947 miles

Both front brake pipes are corroded

Rear brake pads are low

front brake pads are low

o/s front top arm ball joint has play

o/s rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

sills are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,267 miles

Nearside Front Top arm ball joint has play

Nearside Front track rod has play

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,478 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight movement to front anti roll bar D-bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,431 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,431 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,229 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,229 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,466 miles

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

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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SA05 EJE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA05 EJE, 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 SA05 EJE registered?

SA05 EJE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SA05 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 EJE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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