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CU05 DDZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,714 mi
Last recorded116,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 DDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,612 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,611 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Nov 2019 108,879 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 108,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,064 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 105,063 miles

Brake performance not tested all (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front play in anti -roll bar mounting

Offside Front play in anti -roll bar mounting

Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,175 miles

Rear AXCEL CORRODING

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,272 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,366 miles

INNER SILLS CORRODED

N/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED .

Fail 26 Nov 2015 84,366 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED .

INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,776 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,776 miles

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,406 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,472 miles

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

rear diff leaking oil all over back of car

rear diff bearing collapsed rear prop and diff excessive movement

Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

rear diff leaking oil all over back of car

rear diff bearing collapsed rear prop and diff excessive movement

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,003 miles

both rear tyres getting low (down to wear bars)

rear diff front pinion seal leaking bad

Pass 20 May 2010 39,605 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 31,273 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,811 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 DDZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DDZ, 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 DDZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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