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BG55 BHP

2003 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BHP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,042 miles

mil light on

Fail 18 Aug 2016 89,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mil light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,070 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,838 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front disc lipped

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,459 miles

offside front tyre split on outer wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,231 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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BG55 BHP is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 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 BG55 BHP, 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 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 BHP registered?

BG55 BHP is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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