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CN55 DLV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 129,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2021 129,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,792 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,093 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 116,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,815 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2016 94,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,433 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,126 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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CN55 DLV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLV, 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 DLV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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