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CN55 DLD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 DLD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 126,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.45 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe front to rear at rear of fuel tank area . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross-member corroded and holed by trailing arm anchor , if repaired must be repaired with steel as strong or stronger than original . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Tie bar mounting on rear axle has corroded and snapped off ( if repaired must be repaired with steel as strong or stronger than original .) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Propshaft missing .

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has deep splits all around circumference but no cords visible at time of test . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded and holed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure - Insecure from damage to bumper (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded and holed by body mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Unable to assess amount of corrosion to sills due to sill covers fitted .

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroding from inside to out and unable to properly assess internal corrosion . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting platforms on rear axle are corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 121,922 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front propshaft has been removed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has deep splits but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and holed underneath plastic sill cover but unable to fully assess due to cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure insecure from bumper damage (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated , very borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded and holed by bodymount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear near to axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded under plastic sill cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 121,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi behind wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake pivot on axle (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Front propshaft has been removed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has deep splits but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and holed underneath plastic sill cover but unable to fully assess due to cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure insecure from bumper damage (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated , very borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded and holed by bodymount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear near to axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded under plastic sill cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective bald ()

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front propshaft missing

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight splitting

n/s/r outer sill corroded / holed

rear axle corroded / suspension arm attachment points on axle corroded

slight corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective bald ()

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front propshaft missing

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight splitting

n/s/r outer sill corroded / holed

rear axle corroded / suspension arm attachment points on axle corroded

slight corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 100,079 miles

clutch fluid & gear oil leaking

Fail 17 May 2017 100,051 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch fluid & gear oil leaking

Pass 4 May 2016 92,994 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,631 miles

front brake pads close to legal limit

fuel tank cover corroded

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Aug 2015 89,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads close to legal limit

fuel tank cover corroded

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,749 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front discs and pads worn low

metal brake pipes coroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,749 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres close to limit

front discs and pads worn low

metal brake pipes coroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,609 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack area

Fail 23 Aug 2013 70,609 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack area

Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,964 miles

35% of high level brake light not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

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

Slight dampness on steering rack

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 25 Aug 2010 46,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

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

Slight dampness on steering rack

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 37,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,968 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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CN55 DLD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CN55 DLD, 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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CN55 DLD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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