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BF55 MHX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,230 mi
Last recorded137,230 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MHX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 137,230 miles

both rear inner w/arches heavily corroded

handbrake efforts just pass mot

Fail 12 Nov 2018 137,230 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear inner w/arches heavily corroded

handbrake efforts just pass mot

Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,527 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside side step lose but still bolted up at the rear

Pass 30 Oct 2016 119,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer steering rack boot damp

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,258 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,205 miles

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

offside front tyre worn, inside edge

slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,024 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,286 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,895 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,887 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,541 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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BF55 MHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF55 MHX, 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 BF55 MHX registered?

BF55 MHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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