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BD55 CUG

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CUG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,269 miles

hand brake high but wheels still lock

Fail 16 Oct 2018 135,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake high but wheels still lock

Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,974 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,438 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 111,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split both nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,598 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 45,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,137 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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BD55 CUG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD55 CUG, 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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BD55 CUG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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