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BD05 PSU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,172 mi
Last recorded63,172 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,172 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 63,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,517 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 48,510 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,309 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 45,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,373 miles

Nearside Rear slight play n/s/r and o/s/r drop links

Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,369 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced bracket completely corroded away from axle (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,446 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 32,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,790 miles

under tray corroded - non-structural

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,022 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 26,022 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 24,804 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,936 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 14,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 14,886 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,160 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 PSU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BD05 PSU, 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 BD05 PSU registered?

BD05 PSU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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