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CT05 AXU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,942 mi
Last recorded160,942 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 AXU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 160,942 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 160,939 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Pivot partially seized (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,178 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 140,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn MAIN D _ BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR SECTIONS OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES [2] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 120,328 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 107,862 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 107,616 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 93,761 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,188 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,152 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge. n/s front tyre worn outer edge. n/s rear tyre puntured?

Fail 20 Jun 2012 51,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge. n/s front tyre worn outer edge. n/s rear tyre puntured?

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,836 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 41,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,380 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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CT05 AXU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CT05 AXU, 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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CT05 AXU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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