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CN55 SWW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,995 mi
Last recorded126,995 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,995 miles

Front brake pipe connections to flexi hose corroded N/S and O/S

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,276 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses, and corrosion on pipe to pipe connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil around steering rack bellow area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear of inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some movement at bolt to bracket on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has some corrosion and axle brackets

Fail 16 Nov 2020 119,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis, tube cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to front hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil around steering rack bellow area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear of inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some movement at bolt to bracket on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has some corrosion and axle brackets

Pass 16 May 2019 108,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,391 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2457016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2457016 (4.1.E.1)

front propshaft missing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2457016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2457016 (4.1.E.1)

front propshaft missing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,054 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,181 miles

Steering rack oil mist

Fail 19 Jun 2014 64,181 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack oil mist

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,101 miles

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

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 1 Oct 2012 53,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,145 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 21,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 SWW 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 75%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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