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BD55 CUJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,111 mi
Last recorded46,111 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CUJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 46,111 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 46,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,909 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,909 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,889 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,951 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 CUJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CUJ, 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 BD55 CUJ registered?

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

Is BD55 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 CUJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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