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BD54 HGK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,528 mi
Last recorded98,528 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,528 miles

Front slight wear in both anti roll fixing rubber bushes

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever high

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tubular cross member above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,970 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,970 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,596 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,596 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,655 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,911 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 55,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,694 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,778 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2010 42,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side front drive shafr has excessive play where joining diff tube

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,952 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,432 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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BD54 HGK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD54 HGK, 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 BD54 HGK registered?

BD54 HGK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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