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BJ05 NXE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,876 mi
Last recorded129,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 129,876 miles

Offside rear chassis corroded in wheel arch

Offside rear outer body sill corroded slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2019 127,956 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,425 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,524 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,347 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,699 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 NXE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

BJ05 NXE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 NXE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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