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CE05 YOF

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,383 mi
Last recorded86,383 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YOF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,383 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil weep around offside front steering rack gaiter.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,585 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,585 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,963 miles

offside front tyre is wearing more on the inner edge !

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,577 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,084 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,606 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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CE05 YOF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE05 YOF, 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 CE05 YOF registered?

CE05 YOF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is CE05 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 YOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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