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VF05 EWO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,073 mi
Last recorded107,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 EWO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,073 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,493 miles

all four tyres starting to get a bit low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,622 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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VF05 EWO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VF05 EWO, 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 VF05 EWO registered?

VF05 EWO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is VF05 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF05 EWO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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