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CT55 DFL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,889 mi
Last recorded120,889 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DFL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,985 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,284 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 67,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,970 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,940 miles

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

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

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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CT55 DFL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CT55 DFL, 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 CT55 DFL registered?

CT55 DFL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is CT55 DFL safe to buy?

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