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AJ55 CTF

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,295 mi
Last recorded121,295 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CTF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,428 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,540 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 112,900 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 112,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 106,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,150 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,816 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,860 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,068 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,748 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 31,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ55 CTF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ55 CTF, 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 AJ55 CTF registered?

AJ55 CTF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is AJ55 CTF safe to buy?

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