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BJ05 KGU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KGU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 107,281 miles

Corrosion through out underside of vehicle advise "wax oil"

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,331 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 88,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,664 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,664 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 77,580 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 77,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,932 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" rubbers

Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,931 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" rubbers

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,672 miles

Slight play in rear antiroll bar "D" rubbers

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,540 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,540 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,255 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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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.

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