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BU05 HKL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Lpg 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,216 mi
Last recorded99,216 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HKL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 99,216 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 99,216 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 91,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2015 91,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 83,218 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 83,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,677 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,060 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)

advise both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,145 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 39,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,340 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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BU05 HKL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU05 HKL, 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 BU05 HKL registered?

BU05 HKL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BU05 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 HKL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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