MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear jiont (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear trailing arm mounting on rear axles corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on both rear and middle body mountings (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component power sterring rack slight leak in boots (2.3.3b)
genral corrision on inner and outer sill and chassie
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front tyres wearing on edges
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight leak from steering rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
near side front anti-roll bar chassis D bush worn
rear park brake pivot partially siezed
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 KJS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 CE53 KJS, 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 CE53 KJS registered?
CE53 KJS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2005.
Is CE53 KJS safe to buy?
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