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BF05 HXT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,503 mi
Last recorded106,503 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 106,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,552 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 104,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and jacking points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 102,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , over chassis and fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 102,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , over chassis and fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to rear axle . (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank . (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to rear axle . (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank . (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,140 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank and rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,841 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,150 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres o/s n/s

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres o/s n/s

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,072 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise windsreen has damage in zone a but has been repaired

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise windsreen has damage in zone a but has been repaired

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,310 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 59,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,121 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,121 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BF05 HXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF05 HXT, 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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BF05 HXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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