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CP54 VGV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,057 mi
Last recorded149,057 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 VGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 149,057 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 146,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 136,504 miles

eml

emmisions too clean due to rev hitting limiter

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 129,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,464 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,250 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,944 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 77,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,858 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,537 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 VGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CP54 VGV, 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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What year was CP54 VGV registered?

CP54 VGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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