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CP55 GZL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,976 mi
Last recorded137,976 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GZL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,976 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 137,974 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both rear shock brackets broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 135,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 125,215 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,770 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to all underneath of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2018 109,770 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside undersill holed x3 nearside undersill holed x1 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

surface corrosion to all underneath of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

rust spots under car

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,533 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,260 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 62,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,570 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,561 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,983 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,786 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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,231 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 GZL 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZL, 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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CP55 GZL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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