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CA05 NGX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,188 mi
Last recorded145,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,188 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lens tarnished

both rear axle bump stops missing

both rear no plate lamp illumination dim

front propshaft uj worn and gaiter split

oil leak from rear axle casing

rear bumper inner structure corroded

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 21 Jul 2018 139,879 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamp lens tarnished

exhaust tailpipe support rubber worn

front brake pads 75% worn approx

rear body underside body corroded

some corrosion to both lower inner sills

Pass 8 Jul 2017 132,439 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all metal brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens tarnished

exhaust generally corroded

handbrake only just met min efficiency

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 124,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 106,546 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,147 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

High level stop light has a reduced output

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

There is a minor mark on the front screen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,255 miles

both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

slight play in both front an ti-roll bar links

Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,255 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

slight play in both front an ti-roll bar links

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,603 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,527 miles

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

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

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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CA05 NGX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA05 NGX, 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 CA05 NGX registered?

CA05 NGX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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