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SX05 EUA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,763 mi
Last recorded152,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 EUA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 152,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 151,881 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 151,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,871 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 143,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,295 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,839 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 112,795 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 112,777 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,058 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 82,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,757 miles

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,574 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,648 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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SX05 EUA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SX05 EUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX05 EUA registered?

SX05 EUA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SX05 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX05 EUA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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