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CA54 OYT

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,688 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Missing/corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2021 82,688 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement On rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Little reserve travel left on parking brake lever

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective Flat and insecure but not likely to fall from carrier ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet weak in operation only 1 jet working out of the 3 supplied

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Missing/corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,363 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,814 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,691 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 63,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,957 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 55,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,935 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 32,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,748 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,689 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,915 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 OYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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