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BN55 VTZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,506 mi
Last recorded145,506 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VTZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,506 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 145,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 124,800 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 124,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake caliper securing device missing Caliber bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,396 miles

Both headlamps misted slightly

Hanbrake cable swivel pin stiff

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both headlamps misted slightly

Hanbrake cable swivel pin stiff

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,282 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 87,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,668 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 55,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,434 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,723 miles

Advise cut in o/s/f tyre but ply not showing

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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BN55 VTZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN55 VTZ, 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 BN55 VTZ registered?

BN55 VTZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 VTZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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