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CA54 KPU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,305 mi
Last recorded106,305 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KPU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 106,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,840 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,840 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer rear sills within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 100,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,648 miles

Both front headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lenses-aim/pattern still visible.

Both rear coil springs corroded in places

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside rear have reduced inner contact surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar "d" bush has slight play/movement

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern-probable cause of wheel bearing issue-advise early replacement.

Rear axle & suspension/steering support brackets displaying age related corrosion non excessive.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 95,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lenses-aim/pattern still visible.

Both rear coil springs corroded in places

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside rear have reduced inner contact surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar "d" bush has slight play/movement

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern-probable cause of wheel bearing issue-advise early replacement.

Rear axle & suspension/steering support brackets displaying age related corrosion non excessive.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,921 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,736 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,447 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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CA54 KPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA54 KPU, 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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CA54 KPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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