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BL05 EOY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,857 mi
Last recorded129,857 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EOY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2020 129,857 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage @ the rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 117,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 117,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

parking brake just pass it seems need service or reapair

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,751 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,110 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,306 miles

gear box oil leak

steering rack oil leak

Fail 29 May 2010 52,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 52,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,852 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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BL05 EOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol 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 BL05 EOY, 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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BL05 EOY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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