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BJ05 XNT

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XNT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 88,310 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 86,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,875 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,875 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,028 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,408 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has oil mist near gaitor but not dripping . (2.3.3b)

Rear handbrake pivot / cables have slightly reduced movement...but functions ok at this time ...advise attn. soon

slight play felt at steering column mid point joint area

windscreen cracked in excess of limits but low down and clearly not affecting vision of road

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,918 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,307 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,366 miles

windscreen cracked below swepted area

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,302 miles

windscreen cracked below wipers

Fail 17 Apr 2013 26,668 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,375 miles

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

both rear brake disks pitted on inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,067 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 XNT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

BJ05 XNT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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