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BG05 OYY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,069 mi
Last recorded91,069 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

areas of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,650 miles

Areas of corrosion

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 75,842 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front anti roll bar links/bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear anti roll bar links/bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear suspension components & prescribed areas corroded, not seriously weakened

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody/Chassis corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 17 May 2019 75,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front anti roll bar links/bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear anti roll bar links/bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear suspension components & prescribed areas corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody/Chassis corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 14 May 2018 71,305 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,975 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 59,732 miles

Front & Rear anti-roll bar links/bushes worn

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 53,422 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake pads wearing thin & brake discs worn

slight play in front anti-roll bar links & bushes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,365 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 44,262 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,836 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,580 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 35,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 29,946 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2009 26,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,965 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 OYY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

BG05 OYY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is BG05 OYY safe to buy?

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