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CP55 GZJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 127,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body, sills, chassis and components steering, braking and suspension covered in under seal front to rear limiting checks

Fail 13 Nov 2021 127,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body, sills, chassis and components steering, braking and suspension covered in under seal front to rear limiting checks

Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,662 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2019 113,959 miles

whole underside undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2019 113,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

whole underside undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2018 110,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,241 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable oil leak (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 28 Aug 2015 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,905 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,496 miles

rear upper chassis corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,000 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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CP55 GZJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CP55 GZJ, 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 CP55 GZJ registered?

CP55 GZJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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