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BF55 OZN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,341 mi
Last recorded141,341 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,341 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,337 miles

hand brake becoming high

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,839 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front,rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2-3mm no visable tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,804 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 68,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 68,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,656 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,105 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 OZN 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 87.5%.

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 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 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

BF55 OZN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 OZN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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