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BF05 YTN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,493 mi
Last recorded181,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YTN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 181,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 163,480 miles

advise engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay items

advise paper vin plate damaged vin embosed in front slam panel

advise steel under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,730 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 152,420 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 151,527 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 136,042 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 136,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 118,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 108,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,733 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,753 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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BF05 YTN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF05 YTN, 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 BF05 YTN registered?

BF05 YTN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BF05 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 YTN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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