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VF54 CBU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,526 mi
Last recorded103,526 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CBU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,526 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,926 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 90,922 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,184 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 77,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 74,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 57,443 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 52,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,318 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 48,318 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,810 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 44,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,369 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 40,367 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,187 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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VF54 CBU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VF54 CBU, 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 VF54 CBU registered?

VF54 CBU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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