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BL05 JGO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,697 mi
Last recorded113,697 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,697 miles

Oil leak ()

Under body corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 113,697 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,590 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 100,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,576 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

steering rack has a slight weepage of fluid

Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,574 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

steering rack has a slight weepage of fluid

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 90,248 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,930 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,954 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,547 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,547 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 JGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL05 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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