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CW05 DEC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,998 mi
Last recorded120,998 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 DEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 120,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around rear shock absorber mounts

Fail 7 Mar 2022 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around rear shock absorber mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,943 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,932 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 73,708 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Oil Level On Minimum!!

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,762 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 24 May 2016 63,762 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,497 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,010 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,010 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,440 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 33,440 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 28,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,541 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,402 miles

both steering rack boots damp

Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both steering rack boots damp

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,178 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,178 miles

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

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

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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CW05 DEC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CW05 DEC, 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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CW05 DEC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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