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CA05 XFJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,101 mi
Last recorded103,101 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 103,101 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 92,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s rear shock absorber is starting to leak.

Rear universal joint on front propshaft is worn.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

O/s rear shock absorber is starting to leak.

Rear universal joint on front propshaft is worn.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,606 miles

Some play in front inner anti roll bar bushes.

Some play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 83,606 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some play in front inner anti roll bar bushes.

Some play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 75,623 miles

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

There is a lot of salt & corrosion on the battery tray.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,623 miles

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear hose is corroding.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

There is a lot of salt & corrosion on the battery tray.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 68,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,302 miles

engine oil leak (looks to be from oil filter)

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,301 miles

front brake pads worn thin

front tyres worn near legal limit

lip worn on front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,659 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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CA05 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA05 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

CA05 XFJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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