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CE55 CSX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,464 mi
Last recorded120,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CSX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,471 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

rear exhaust joint weak

rear exhaust mounting weak

underside coated with waxoyl

Fail 8 Nov 2019 112,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint weak

rear exhaust mounting weak

underside coated with waxoyl

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust joint weak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,527 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust joint weak

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,028 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,028 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tubular cross member in front of rear axle within 30 cm of rear axle stabalizers and fuel tank support (6.1.B.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 245/70/16 h (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hoses above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear outer bodysill corroded/holed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

parking brake efficiency just met 17%

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,568 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,937 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,937 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,944 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,943 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,883 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,883 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 19,300 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE55 CSX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE55 CSX, 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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CE55 CSX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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