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BG55 OSM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,367 mi
Last recorded108,367 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OSM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,674 miles

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

handbrake travel on limits

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,850 miles

surface corrosion to towbar frame

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,196 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 43,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,963 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 23,018 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,512 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 OSM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BG55 OSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 OSM registered?

BG55 OSM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is BG55 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 OSM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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