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CK55 LZX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,040 mi
Last recorded66,040 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 LZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,977 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake on rear axle (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 marked (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre unevenly worn on edges

Offside Rear sill has minor corrosion

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Into brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 56,665 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre unevenly worn on edges

Offside Rear sill has minor corrosion

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Into brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner sill

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 51,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner sill

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 46,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,001 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

nsf rack end slight play

rack slight mist of oil

rear exhaust mountings cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2013 41,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

nsf rack end slight play

rack slight mist of oil

rear exhaust mountings cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 36,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,996 miles

front pads worn

handbrake travel on limit

movement in nsf rackend

movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

nsf tyre worn

pas rack damp

Fail 26 Oct 2011 30,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

front pads worn

handbrake travel on limit

movement in nsf rackend

movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

nsf tyre worn

pas rack damp

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,314 miles

coolant level on min

pas rack damp

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,818 miles

front brake pads worn

nsf tyre on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,669 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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CK55 LZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK55 LZX, 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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CK55 LZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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