2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · EF05 HCV
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 86,138 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF05 HCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 86,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF05 HCV Mileage History
- 11/11/202380,548 mi
- 09/11/202483,952 mi+3,404 mi
- 16/11/202483,981 mi+29 mi
- 15/11/202585,998 mi+2,017 mi
- 22/11/202586,138 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 2,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 HCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (EF05 HCV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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