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BF05 HYP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,293 mi
Last recorded150,293 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 150,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

previous welding repairs to both sills (inner and outers) under sealed

Pass 22 May 2020 145,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 141,348 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 141,006 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front & rear inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front & rear inner & outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust mount insecure but system still supported

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,490 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folded down , full of dog cage and luggagage ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 129,414 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folded down , full of dog cage and luggagage ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,673 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 113,670 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear low

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,545 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,545 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,227 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,381 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,714 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 34,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HYP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 BF05 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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