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BJ55 FOY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,966 mi
Last recorded76,966 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,966 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 70,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 58,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,275 miles

Front Undertray corroded

Towbar mountings corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,713 miles

Front Engine undertray corroded

Tow bar corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,129 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer axle seal leaking

slight leak from steering rack

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,815 miles

Spare tyre defective flat tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,538 miles

engine cover

Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,912 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,512 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,810 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 FOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FOY, 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 FOY registered?

BJ55 FOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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