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CU05 WMD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,680 mi
Last recorded120,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,680 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,191 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORRTION

Pass 14 Aug 2021 107,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2021 107,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,411 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 102,411 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 93,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 93,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,816 miles

exhaust tail pipe rubber mount broken but system adequately supported

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,279 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,279 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,592 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,827 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2008 28,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,671 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on chassis rails

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 WMD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

CU05 WMD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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