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CK05 MXM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 MXM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,062 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rust on shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust all over chassis + under sills + floors + under body rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on rear shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rust on rear axle

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,322 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,296 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,180 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,770 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 74,763 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,148 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmeber by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rust on chassis +rear crossmember +under sills

Pass 19 Apr 2019 64,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

rust on chassis +under sills +rear axle

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,837 miles

rust on rear cross tube

surface rust on chassis +under sills

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,895 miles

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

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,846 miles

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

rust on rear axle

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,752 miles

rust on rear axle

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,885 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,880 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,510 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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CK05 MXM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CK05 MXM, 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 CK05 MXM registered?

CK05 MXM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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