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CX05 XPW

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XPW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 157,007 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 157,007 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 154,461 miles

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

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

sills corroded in -plastic hard to inspect properly

Fail 13 Nov 2020 154,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

sills corroded in -plastic hard to inspect properly

Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 146,434 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 143,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,101 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen

Engine cover & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle body and chassis has substantial corrosion

o/s/r sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 25 Feb 2016 129,678 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen

Engine cover & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle body and chassis has substantial corrosion

o/s/r sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,952 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,098 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,628 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 55,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,584 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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CX05 XPW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX05 XPW, 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 CX05 XPW registered?

CX05 XPW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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