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BK55 MWJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,768 mi
Last recorded142,768 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 MWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 142,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also bald inner edge ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 131,640 miles

Age related corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 131,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Age related corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,811 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 123,811 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sills have plastic over cover not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2022 118,501 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of inner sills

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,002 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wiper rubbers splitting

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 95,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,526 miles

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

Rear back box hanger corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,031 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,223 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,113 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,824 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MWJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWJ, 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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BK55 MWJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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