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BG05 OYW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,395 miles

BOTH rear inner sills slightly corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little/none reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2021 45,363 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

BOTH rear inner sills slightly corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little/none reserve travel

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 41,876 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 38,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low osf valve stem slighty damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 38,070 miles

Central Seat belt missing rear central seat belt (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camara (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low osf valve stem slighty damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 33,038 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,287 miles

child seat fitted

n/s plus o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,358 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,262 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 13,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 12,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,788 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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BG05 OYW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 BG05 OYW, 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 BG05 OYW registered?

BG05 OYW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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