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BU05 HLA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,286 mi
Last recorded143,286 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 143,286 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,391 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,718 miles

front brake disc's worn a slight lip

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars on outer edge

o/s/r wheel slight brake bind

Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc's worn a slight lip

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars on outer edge

o/s/r wheel slight brake bind

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2015 86,774 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux belt deteriated

handbrake swivel linkage partially seized

n/s front fog not working

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

o/s steering rack gaiter has misting of oil

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

rear axle is corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,895 miles

blue smoke emmited during emission test

both front tyres wearing thin inner edges

emissions only just passed requirments

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

blue smoke emmited during emission test

both front tyres wearing thin inner edges

emissions only just passed requirments

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,714 miles

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

handbrake travel high

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,284 miles

both front wiper smeering screen slightly

both front wipers torn

handbrake travel slightly high

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,856 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 HLA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU05 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

BU05 HLA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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