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BD05 UDL

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,525 mi
Last recorded113,525 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UDL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all underbody covered heavily with underseal

Fail 27 Oct 2020 113,289 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear connection chassis over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. across rear axle slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,872 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,016 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 61,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,070 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,637 miles

off side rear tyre worn too limits// front tyres worn on edges/

Pass 21 May 2008 23,868 miles

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

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 UDL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

BD05 UDL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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