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BL05 LBE

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LBE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 118,240 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,173 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,132 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,124 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,392 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,301 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 LBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBE, 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 BL05 LBE registered?

BL05 LBE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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