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BK05 GYO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,649 mi
Last recorded129,649 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GYO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside and outside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside and outside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear axle pipes Rear suspension rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 118,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Rear axle quadrant siezed (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear axle pipes Rear suspension rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,656 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,629 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,629 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 64,175 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

slight leak on o/s sreering rack gaiter

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,773 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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BK05 GYO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK05 GYO, 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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BK05 GYO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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