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CV55 OMY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

164,298 mi
Last recorded164,298 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 164,298 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 164,245 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 154,826 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 154,699 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill expanding foam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and holed behind plastic trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and holed behind plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill expanding foam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and holed behind plastic trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and holded behind plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 144,530 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Fail 18 Mar 2020 144,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint, large quantity of black soot accumulated on body of vehicle next to effected area (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill, plastic cover needs removing to assess full severity of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s chassis rail at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill, plastic cover needs removing to assess full severity of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear trailing arm brackets on axle have seriously inadequate repairs, welding very poor quality (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 143,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / cat connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside centre/ rear outer sill - under plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside centre / rear outer sill- under plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended offside indicator not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside forward inner sill under car corroded but not a prescribed area

rear brakepads 3/4 worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,167 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 130,627 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,225 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear section of both front to rear brake pipes just servicable.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,507 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,664 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,474 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inside edge with poor wear pattern

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 77,897 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,750 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,090 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 43,090 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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CV55 OMY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 CV55 OMY, 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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CV55 OMY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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