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BU05 HSX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,213 mi
Last recorded143,213 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HSX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,804 miles

Surface scale to under body and brake pipes rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 133,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,607 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 116,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,232 miles

Offside rear door stiff in operation

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear door stiff in operation

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,217 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,933 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,833 miles

advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 27 Feb 2010 61,757 miles

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

Nearside 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)

advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

hand brake high

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 HSX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

BU05 HSX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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