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CE55 CTX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,563 mi
Last recorded73,563 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,092 miles

rear axle brackets corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,268 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,801 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 CTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

CE55 CTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 CTX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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