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CE54 FFG

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232,749 mi
Last recorded232,749 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 FFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 232,749 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 232,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 222,170 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 222,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 208,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 208,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 195,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 169,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 146,271 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 146,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 119,928 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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CE54 FFG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 CE54 FFG, 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 CE54 FFG registered?

CE54 FFG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is CE54 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 FFG 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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