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BF55 MJY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,145 mi
Last recorded133,145 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 128,978 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,171 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 125,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 121,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,330 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,681 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

front tyres 3mm tread depth

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre and rear exhaust connections slight corrosion

front discs slight wear

rear discs slight wear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,974 miles

front discs slight wear

rear discs slight wear

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs slight wear

rear discs slight wear

Fail 26 Sep 2011 61,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 57,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,411 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,370 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 MJY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJY, 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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BF55 MJY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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