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BJ05 LXZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,321 mi
Last recorded148,321 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 148,321 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,085 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 114,001 miles

x2 inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 104,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 94,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 83,332 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 82,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 70,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,493 miles

advise front brake disc wear

Pass 7 May 2008 43,946 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 LXZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

BJ05 LXZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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