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CU05 DDN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,574 mi
Last recorded146,574 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 DDN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 146,574 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 146,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 142,551 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 142,551 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 134,154 miles

ALL WELDED AND REPAIRED AREAS COVERED IN THICK PAINT.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SILLS.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL AREAS. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 134,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas inside and outside faces of chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting(seat). (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas inside outside faces of chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL AREAS. (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers obscuring view to outer sills.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 127,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 123,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 115,936 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 115,925 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,411 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all 4 antirollbar links slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 52,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,785 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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CU05 DDN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU05 DDN, 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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CU05 DDN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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