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BG55 OUE

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,270 mi
Last recorded135,270 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OUE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 135,270 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 135,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 115,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,635 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 93,617 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes due to plastic guards

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,587 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 OUE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG55 OUE, 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 BG55 OUE registered?

BG55 OUE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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