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CT55 DFO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,078 mi
Last recorded148,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DFO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 148,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside rear axle upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 148,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear axle upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside rear axle upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 147,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both number plates deteriorated

chassis corroded in places

front propshaft removed

inner sills corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2020 147,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both number plates deteriorated

chassis corroded in places

front propshaft removed

inner sills corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,742 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

chassis corroded in places

engine oil leak

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

battery loose but not likely to fall

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

front antiroll bar nearside d bush worn

headlights deteriorated

inner sills corroded

nearside rear shock absorber has slight leak

outer sills have sill covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate deteriorated

suspension components corroded in places

Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 135,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 126,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 125,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop shaft missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.38mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner edge tyre wear

Nearside Front minor wheel bearing play

Offside Front inner edge tyre wear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow bar socket cap does not remain closed

tow bar socket mount damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front prop shaft missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.38mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner edge tyre wear

Nearside Front minor wheel bearing play

Offside Front inner edge tyre wear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow bar socket cap does not remain closed

tow bar socket mount damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front prop shaft removed at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2015 104,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front prop shaft removed at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2014 92,962 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,323 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,323 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,421 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 DFO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CT55 DFO, 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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CT55 DFO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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