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BU05 NKZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,401 mi
Last recorded145,401 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NKZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 145,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer wing arch rusty but not with prescribed areas

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack slight leak

Fail 24 Sep 2018 139,138 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack slight leak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 131,778 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Rear diff exc oil leaks from pinion shaft ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Stearing rack slight leak offside gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 131,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount rubber split insecure (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount rubber split insecure (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Rear diff exc oil leaks from pinion shaft ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Stearing rack slight leak offside gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 123,899 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 10 May 2016 123,898 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2015 121,623 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

255/55/18 X 4

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

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

Pass 24 May 2014 114,614 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

255/55/18 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/8/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 May 2013 106,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 101,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 93,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 85,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,681 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 68,776 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 NKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

BU05 NKZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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