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BD05 BDY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,015 mi
Last recorded133,015 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 133,015 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 133,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 132,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 130,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 128,899 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 110,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,252 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 77,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,582 miles

slight play in both rear anti rollbar bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,572 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both rear anti rollbar bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,071 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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BD05 BDY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD05 BDY, 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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BD05 BDY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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