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BU05 NLK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,092 mi
Last recorded138,092 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NLK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 138,092 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 11 Jun 2015 134,622 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 125,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 125,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 114,130 miles

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

note;various brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,130 miles

note;various brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,053 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,163 miles

diesel smeel from engine bay, unable to locate a leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel smeel from engine bay, unable to locate a leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 88,990 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 88,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,080 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 67,080 miles

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

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 NLK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

BU05 NLK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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