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BNZ 5669

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,180 mi
Last recorded99,180 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5669
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 99,180 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 99,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipes running from o/s/f to o/s/r (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 93,087 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot hand brake cable compensator sieved (3.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion of rear hand brake cables

corrosion of rear suspension/axle ect

front fog lamp inop

passenger door handle tapped up

plastic covers on outer sill n/s and o/s unable to fully check outer sills

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,913 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 92,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,577 miles

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

Long travel on parking brake lever

Middle exhaust hanger broken

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,535 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded may be to excess over tank

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,172 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on inside of tyre running off but not to excess

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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BNZ 5669 is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNZ 5669, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 5669 registered?

BNZ 5669 is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BNZ 5669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5669 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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