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BJ55 AZV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,096 mi
Last recorded120,096 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AZV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 117,848 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 102,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,817 miles

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

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

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

steering rack gaiters damp with pas fluid

Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,268 miles

slight play to both rear anti roll d bushes.

steering rack boots damp.

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 AZV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AZV, 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 AZV registered?

BJ55 AZV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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