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CT55 DFZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,381 mi
Last recorded134,381 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 134,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

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

Rear x 2 backing plats corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,899 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

under body dirtey

Pass 18 May 2019 107,317 miles

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

n/s and o/s inner sills may need attention to corrosion

Fail 18 May 2019 107,317 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s inner sills may need attention to corrosion

Pass 19 May 2018 99,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 92,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre bracket corroded and may need attention

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,549 miles

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

off side front beam pattern detrating

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,281 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,740 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 61,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,480 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,565 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,950 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,950 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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CT55 DFZ 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 84.2%.

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 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 DFZ, 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 DFZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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