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CN55 DLJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 DLJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,250 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear joint closest to gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Area around rack and pipes moist (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Across axle starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside rear wheel arches down into sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 86,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,188 miles

slight corrosion several brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,188 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting bracket on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel reading inadequate (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion several brake pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,614 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 79,614 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,427 miles

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

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)

centre exhaust bracket cracked

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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)

centre exhaust bracket cracked

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,434 miles

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 71,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,731 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,976 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 55,976 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

N/S/F tyre low on edge

O/S/F tyre low on edge

back discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,037 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 53,037 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,376 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,376 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear 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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CN55 DLJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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