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CN55 RHA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Lpg 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 RHA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 121,567 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,143 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 94,143 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated under sill excessive corrosion front centre rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,239 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust brackets snapped but still adequately supported

Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,098 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust brackets snapped but still adequately supported

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,960 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,158 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,784 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,073 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 RHA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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