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CU05 WEW

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,042 mi
Last recorded119,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 WEW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 119,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,025 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 109,402 miles

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

Rear exaust bracket broken off exaust pipe

Fail 10 May 2016 109,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exaust bracket broken off exaust pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,585 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,704 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,500 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 WEW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CU05 WEW, 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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What year was CU05 WEW registered?

CU05 WEW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is CU05 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 WEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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