2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · CT05 OLB
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 174,353 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT05 OLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 174,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT05 OLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (CT05 OLB) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
CT05 OLB Mileage History
- 09/05/2024151,087 mi
- 12/05/2025162,091 mi+11,004 mi
- 12/05/2025162,093 mi+2 mi
- 08/06/2026174,349 mi+12,256 mi
- 10/06/2026174,353 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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