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CK05 KKA

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,091 mi
Last recorded92,091 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 92,091 miles

Front both front head lamp lenses opaque

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle muddy

Fail 18 May 2019 92,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and brake light (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability not attached to the lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front head lamp lenses opaque

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle muddy

Pass 23 May 2018 81,401 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 May 2018 81,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,862 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

headlights cloudy

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,759 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,758 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,333 miles

Front wiper blades noisey with some judder but clear screen

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil filter wet with oil. Appears to be weeping oil.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Some bind rear wheels

Spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,037 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,348 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

some brake pipes hidden

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,746 miles

advanced wear to rear saddle rubbers

large cut o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2010 38,158 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 38,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,475 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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CK05 KKA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CK05 KKA, 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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CK05 KKA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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