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CK54 UUD

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,451 mi
Last recorded135,451 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 UUD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 128,488 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 119,099 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 119,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,212 miles

front prop uj loose

Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,872 miles

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 112,829 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 105,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 105,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 87,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 May 2012 87,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,904 miles

Both rear tyres just off 1.6 mm minimum tread wear limmit

Child seat fitted to drivers side rear.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

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

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Rear axle surface corroded.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passengers chassis rails front to rear.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,904 miles

Both rear tyres just off 1.6 mm minimum tread wear limmit

Child seat fitted to drivers side rear.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Rear axle surface corroded.

Surface corrosion to both drivers and passengers chassis rails front to rear.

Pass 14 May 2010 57,191 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 57,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2009 45,678 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,482 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,455 miles

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

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

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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CK54 UUD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CK54 UUD, 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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CK54 UUD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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