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CK55 MDY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020

brake pipes poorly clipped

rear chassis corroded heavily

sill areas repaired and undersealed heavily

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020

brake pipes poorly clipped

rear chassis corroded heavily

sill areas repaired and undersealed heavily

suspension components corroded

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 172,880 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor all along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Flor to sill all along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 172,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 172,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,751 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,751 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 152,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 152,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened broken off rear beam (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 145,945 miles

Front both upper suspension arm bushes seperating

Pass 10 Oct 2014 136,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 136,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,966 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 98,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,423 miles

Both front discs worn.

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 81,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both front discs worn.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,119 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 72,119 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,432 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 8 Oct 2008 60,432 miles

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

handbrake travel

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 MDY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MDY, 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 CK55 MDY registered?

CK55 MDY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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