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CP55 GZW

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,439 mi
Last recorded129,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GZW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,439 miles

Both Inner Sills Covered Heavily With Under Seal Front To Back

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle Chassis Corroded Not Seriously Weakened.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,559 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner+ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 126,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,055 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 121,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 115,015 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,746 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 101,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,123 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,426 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 GZW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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