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BF55 MKE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,103 mi
Last recorded106,103 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,103 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 101,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 97,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 94,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 89,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 87,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,648 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,618 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 77,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 71,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 66,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 61,984 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,117 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,169 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,912 miles

both front tyres down to 2.5mm tread depth

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread depth

Fail 7 Aug 2009 17,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MKE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 MKE registered?

BF55 MKE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is BF55 MKE safe to buy?

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