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CU05 WLW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,756 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

all front suspension showing age related corrosion

all rear suspension showing age related corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 92,133 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 81,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 71,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, before the flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, before the flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,164 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,418 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar rubber.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,070 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,799 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 WLW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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