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BU05 HKW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,885 mi
Last recorded180,885 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HKW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 180,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 173,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 173,451 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 165,801 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 157,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 144,956 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 133,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 105,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,999 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,999 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,523 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 69,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,136 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 HKW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BU05 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

BU05 HKW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is BU05 HKW safe to buy?

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