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CU05 UHP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UHP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,138 miles

engine oil level low

front exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Fail 5 Apr 2019 128,138 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

front exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 26 May 2017 120,169 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 120,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,071 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 114,723 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 109,124 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 109,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 1 Sep 2014 107,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,573 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR TYRES WEARING A LITTLE LOW.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,573 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

REAR TYRES WEARING A LITTLE LOW.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,610 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 57,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UHP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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