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DS54 CHH

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,420 mi
Last recorded148,420 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 CHH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body not fully secure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 145,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body not fully secure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body not fully secure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full inspection of front to rear brake pipes not possible due to position above fuel tank

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

sill trims fitted preventing full inspection

tow bar has extensive surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2019 60,537 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side member adjacent to front chassis mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side member adjacent to front chassis mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full inspection of front to rear brake pipes not possible due to position above fuel tank

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

sill trims fitted preventing full inspection

tow bar has extensive surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,345 miles

full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to position above fuel tank

outer sill trims fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2018 127,569 miles

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

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

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

full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to position above fuel tank

outer sill trims fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,652 miles

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

full inspection of brake pipes not possible due to position above fuel tank

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 101,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,063 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,192 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 48,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,425 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,220 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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DS54 CHH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DS54 CHH, 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 DS54 CHH registered?

DS54 CHH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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