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CX55 GGJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 GGJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,034 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 132,931 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 122,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 122,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,326 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,292 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,135 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,140 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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CX55 GGJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX55 GGJ, 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 CX55 GGJ registered?

CX55 GGJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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