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BF55 OYB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,159 mi
Last recorded124,159 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OYB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 124,134 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,218 miles

rear tyres have 3mm tread

Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,213 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement after park brake is applied (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park cable (3.5.1k)

headlamp adjuster altered to correct aim

items removed from drivers view

rear tyres have 3mm tread

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,851 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 70,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,764 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,764 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 64,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,639 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,643 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,259 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,259 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 OYB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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