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CE53 KJS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,652 mi
Last recorded150,652 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KJS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 150,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 123,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,546 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,543 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,847 miles

near side front anti-roll bar chassis D bush worn

rear park brake pivot partially siezed

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,740 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 57,740 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,175 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 25,986 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,986 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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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.

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