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BJ05 LUH

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,856 miles

All 4 suspension springs corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 113,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All 4 suspension springs corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,777 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside inner sills corroded

offside inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,140 miles

Bump stop insecure on O/S/F Local corrosion on suspension and chassis Protective covers on both sills so unable to fully examine at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,839 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,505 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,362 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 72,065 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,868 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,611 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,709 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 LUH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LUH, 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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BJ05 LUH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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