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CE55 LPX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres lsightly out of shape

exhaust hangers corroded

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Fail 9 Jul 2021 97,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres lsightly out of shape

exhaust hangers corroded

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,785 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank shield corroded

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,064 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 82,166 miles

fuel tank shield corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,742 miles

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,813 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,813 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,716 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,228 miles

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

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

fuel tank guard corroded

slight leak area of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,697 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,432 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,101 miles

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

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

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

o/s steering rack is damp

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,302 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,792 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 LPX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LPX, 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 CE55 LPX registered?

CE55 LPX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is CE55 LPX safe to buy?

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