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CE55 CTF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,860 mi
Last recorded121,860 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CTF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 121,860 miles

handbrake high

Pass 13 Feb 2016 112,407 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 95,205 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,368 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,406 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,903 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,502 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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CE55 CTF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE55 CTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 CTF registered?

CE55 CTF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is CE55 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 CTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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