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CP54 DBS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,301 mi
Last recorded101,301 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 DBS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 101,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,796 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake pipes at ends slightly corroded

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

main brake pipes towards rear, and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s headlamp lens slightly fogged

rack damp

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in transfer box rear coupling

very slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,153 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

both main brake pipes above chassis at rear slightly corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/r brake pipe above rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,514 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

pas fluid close to minimum

Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,038 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

pas fluid close to minimum

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,769 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,769 miles

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

both rear sills damaged.

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,267 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 49,267 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front discs worn.

n/s/f side lamp dim.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,644 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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CP54 DBS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP54 DBS, 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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CP54 DBS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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