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BJ05 XNS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,309 mi
Last recorded59,309 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,520 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,360 miles

NAIL N/S/R TYRE

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,312 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,238 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,891 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 XNS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

BJ05 XNS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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