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CE55 CTV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,265 mi
Last recorded158,265 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 CTV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 158,258 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 158,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear anti roll bar links worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded and holed at seatbelt anchorages. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill under car corroded near seatbelt mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes have wear, but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothrear anti roll bar bushes have play but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear bumpstop rubbers almost detached.

Both rear shock weather gaiters worn and split.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,575 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x main and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 141,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,378 miles

both front and 1 cross rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 110,299 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhuast bracket broken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,115 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,632 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,524 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 40,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,604 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 CTV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CTV, 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 CTV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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