MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion through out underside of vehicle advise "wax oil"
Outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
chassis corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D shape x2 (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D shape x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
chassis corroded
brake pipes in offside front wheels arch slightly corroded
slight play in both rear anti roll bar D rubbers
slight play in nearside front steering arm
very slight misting of oil around steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pipes in offside front wheels arch slightly corroded
slight play in both rear anti roll bar D rubbers
slight play in nearside front steering arm
very slight misting of oil around steering rack
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres getting low (3.0mm left)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
slight play in offside front top suspension arm rear bush
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres getting low (3.0mm left)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
slight play in offside front top suspension arm rear bush
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" rubbers
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" rubbers
Slight play in rear antiroll bar "D" rubbers
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 KGU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BJ05 KGU, 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 BJ05 KGU registered?
BJ05 KGU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2005.
Is BJ05 KGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ05 KGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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