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AP05 BWJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,294 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills heavily corroded throughout full length both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassie heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,293 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering mount on rear axle completely rotted off (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills heavily corroded throughout full length both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chassie heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,253 miles

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 107,253 miles

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,146 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished

headlight lenses going cloudy

rear exhaust hanger rubber split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,507 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 88,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 80,735 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 73,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 38,292 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 28,720 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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AP05 BWJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP05 BWJ, 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 AP05 BWJ registered?

AP05 BWJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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