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BJ55 AGO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,943 mi
Last recorded88,943 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,160 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 67,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,443 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,930 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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BJ55 AGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ55 AGO, 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 BJ55 AGO registered?

BJ55 AGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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