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BK55 HYO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,272 mi
Last recorded148,272 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HYO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 148,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 148,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 142,244 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and vehicle sills slightly corroded

vehicle c pillars slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 120,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack boot slightly damp

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,968 miles

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,855 miles

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar mounts worn.

Slight corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,271 miles

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

Fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar bushes worn.

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,074 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 94,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,437 miles

OSR and NSR anti-roll bar bushes worn,slight movement.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OSR and NSR anti-roll bar bushes worn,slight movement.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/ steering rack gaitor has been sealed

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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BK55 HYO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK55 HYO, 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 BK55 HYO registered?

BK55 HYO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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