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CK55 MDZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 MDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,333 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 83,333 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 77,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front pipes marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,476 miles

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

N/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,476 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,023 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,514 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,145 miles

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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 MDZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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