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BL55 XMB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,701 mi
Last recorded118,701 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XMB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 118,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,727 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust mout pershing

Fail 29 Jun 2021 107,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust mout pershing

Pass 1 Jul 2020 97,186 miles

Exhaust system flanges and hangers corroded

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slight play

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate light inoperative

Various brake pipes corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2020 97,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system flanges and hangers corroded

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slight play

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

Various brake pipes corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,365 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Bottom arm ball joints wet with grease

General underbody corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Tyres getting close to legal limit

Rear exhaust rubber broken and the exhaust is fouling the body

Fail 7 Jun 2019 92,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Attachment to the rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Bottom arm ball joints wet with grease

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust rubber broken and exhaust is fouling the body

Rear Tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,611 miles

Rear Tyres worn to tread wear markers

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

various brake pipes corrded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,611 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

various suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

various brake pipes corrded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,320 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Hand brake travel

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,621 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

oil leak at filter housing

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,237 miles

exhaust back box support rubber deteriating

o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking/perishing

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight seep from steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box support rubber deteriating

o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking/perishing

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight seep from steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,535 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 48,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,847 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 35,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 23,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BL55 XMB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BL55 XMB, 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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BL55 XMB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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