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BG05 WUK

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,548 mi
Last recorded117,548 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WUK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2021 117,548 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,583 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 WUK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

BG05 WUK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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