MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
note;various brake pipes greased
note;various brake pipes greased
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
diesel smeel from engine bay, unable to locate a leak
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BU05 NLK safe to buy?
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