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BF55 MKP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,309 mi
Last recorded182,309 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 182,309 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 181,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 155,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 149,136 miles

corrosion on o/s rear chassis rail but no yet holed

parking brake pivot lever on rear axle slightly seized and cable rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,212 miles

under body showing corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2013 121,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body showing corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2012 105,999 miles

under body showing heavy corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2012 105,999 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body showing heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2011 92,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,125 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,084 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 34,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MKP 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 71.4%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

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

Is BF55 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 MKP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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