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BK55 HZB

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,124 mi
Last recorded112,124 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HZB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,124 miles

corrosion to rear chassis

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,908 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 99,904 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,497 miles

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Steering rack slight weep

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,570 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,849 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 68,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,421 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,090 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,090 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,792 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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BK55 HZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK55 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

BK55 HZB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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