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CF05 XRG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,023 mi
Last recorded131,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XRG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 124,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,996 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 116,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,598 miles

Rear rear tyres have cracks between treads but not deep enough to reach cords or wire

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,681 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CF05 XRG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CF05 XRG, 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 CF05 XRG registered?

CF05 XRG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is CF05 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 XRG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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