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SP55 CBV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 CBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 114,442 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sill areas badly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front shock absorbers appear weak.

gearstick loose.

parking brake is acceptable but could be better

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

rear differential corroded and leaking

reluctant to meet emission limits

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,516 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both are bit hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

rear brake backplates missing.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 111,500 miles

Emissions not tested due to no rear section. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working & has no tell tail. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both are bit hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

evidence of underbody corrosion in places.

rear brake backplates missing.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,197 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded and slight oil leak

rear differential casing corrode and leaking oil recommend repair ?

Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn its a complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel long no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged swivel bolt on rear axle missing -cables dangling (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine sump corroded and slight oil leak

rear differential casing corrode and leaking oil recommend repair ?

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dampness of fuel around tank area but no visible leak found

rear diff casing badly corroded+leaking oil

Fail 12 Jun 2017 103,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lense cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lense cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both headlight beam patters could be better slightly cloudy

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2016 93,245 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot nearside no effort (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dim (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at filter area ()

both headlight beam patters could be better slightly cloudy

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,603 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,094 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,094 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,359 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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SP55 CBV 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 60%.

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 SP55 CBV, 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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SP55 CBV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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