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AY55 BDX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 122,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 122,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,780 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 102,981 miles

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

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

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

offside front headlamp bulb retaining clip missing. would advise replacing

Fail 4 Jun 2016 102,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front headlamp bulb retaining clip missing. would advise replacing

Pass 23 May 2015 91,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,446 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,465 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on n/s rear hand brake

slightly insecure o/s front wheel arch

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,325 miles

slight bind on n/s rear hand brake

slightly insecure o/s front wheel arch

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,800 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY55 BDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 AY55 BDX, 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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AY55 BDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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